Eating well should start early. If poor eating habits are formed
when children are young, then they may persist into adulthood. If children
develop high blood cholesterol or become overweight they have a greater
chance of developing diet related diseases such as diabetes and coronary
heart disease when they become adults.
Our recent national nutrition survey
showed that children were not eating enough vegetables and fruit and
that the rate of overweight and obesity in children is increasing.
There are
many ways we can get children to try new foods, and to enjoy eating
healthy foods. Some ideas are outlined in the "Start
Them Right booklet, a Parent’s Guide to Healthy Eating for Under Fives". Order
bulk hard copies of the booklet at $3.50 each, discount applies for 500 or more copies.
Eat Well Tasmania actively supports partner organisations to promote
childhood nutrition. One of the ways we do this is through
the Eat Well Tasmania Kids Coalition.
Why this Coalition?
There are many
organisations involved in child nutrition promotion programs and
activities, and it was felt that we could all benefit from a network
and the opportunity to share information, add value and learn from
each other.
We want to develop common vision and work together
in a coordinated and cohesive manner for the benefit of child nutrition
in Tasmania.
Our Purpose:
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To provide a network for anyone with an interest
or working in child nutrition promotion
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To share information about child nutrition 
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To link new initiatives with existing projects wherever
possible, so as to strengthen existing projects and prevent duplication
of effort
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To add value to ideas and activities to ensure more
effective approaches to child nutrition promotion
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To identify gaps or areas of need, agree on priorities
and identify opportunities to address these needs
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To coordinate efforts to seek further funding or
sponsorship for child nutrition promotion projects
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To ensure consistent messages are promoted in child
nutrition promotion activities
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To work towards ensuring the sustainability of child
nutrition promotion project outcomes
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To act as a cohesive advocate for child nutrition
in Tasmania
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To raise the profile of child nutrition in Tasmania
If you are willing to work with others for the benefit of child
nutrition in Tasmania we invite you to be part of the
Eat Well Tasmanian Kids Coalition.
Please contact us to get involved. |
Child Nutrition Projects
Eat Well Tasmania supports a number of projects that are seeking
to improve the health and well-being of Tasmanian children. 
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Family Food Patch: training food educators to work in their local communities
promoting nutrition and physical activity to parents of children under 5.
- Nutrition in child care
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Cool Canteen Accreditation Program: promoting
and educating children about preparing food, healthy eating
and increasing the availability of healthy meals and snacks
for children in schools
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Various other school based nutrition projects
such as Wicked Vegies, Move Well Eat Well for Schools, and
Fruitful Fundraising.
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Breastfeeding Promotion: visit Australian
Breastfeeding Association at www.breastfeeding.asn.au/ and
the Tasmanian Breastfeeding Coalition www.breastfeedingtas.org/
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