Food as the vehicle for Nutrients

Each food has unique characteristics that affect how it is perceived and received. For children, features such as bright colour, distinct flavour, soft or crunchy texture, and sweetness contribute to appeal and palatability. Foods selected for our menus must  satisfy criteria for optimum acceptance by each age group. Attention to selection, preparation, and presentation emphasizes the attractive and nutritive qualities of fresh food.

Food as security

As defined, food security is "the state in which all people, at all times, have access to safe, nutritious, and personally acceptable food by means that maintain human dignity". A child knowing from experience while at child care that foods are flavourful and  well prepared, feels trust and comfort in a familiar mealtime experience.

Food as adventure

A secure child will confidently try new foods resulting in exposure to a variety of foods and meals of different cultures thus accomplishing both nutrition and sociological objectives.

The Four Food Groups