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Kidz Biz Food and Nutrition
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To provide children in long day care with three meals per day catering for 50% of their daily recommended dietary intake in the form of safe and appetizing food, taking into account the childrenís ages and specific dietary requirements, seasonal and multicultural variety.
Children's specific dietary requirements are discussed at enrolment time and a management plan for the child is devised in conjunction with the parents. Morning Tea is served @ 9.15am, Lunch is served @ 11.15/11.30am and Afternoon Tea is served @ 2.15/2.30pm. A late snack is served @ 5.00pm. The centre maintains Foodsafe and Start Right, Eat Right certificates. We follow the Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents and observe childrenís growth and health. The Centre menus are developed in conjunction with the cook, director, staff and parents. The menu is reviewed regularly. The menus are designed to meet the childrenís requirements. The menu rotates through eight weeks, for Summer & Winter, and reflects seasonal changes and the availability of fruit and vegetables. The menu includes meals from a variety of cultures.  |
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