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Although the age of three is often notorious for its challenges, potty training and the three-nager attitude among them, parents know it is also a critical year of learning and growth for their child. Three-year-olds’ expressive faces and amusing comments demonstrate just how much they are absorbing from their environment. Their seemingly constant need for a bigger pair of shoes illustrates their significant growth spurts. An expanding knowledge of the language, numbers, and a determination to do practically every new activity by themselves hints at a future of expanding knowledge and independence.
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Children’s learning and growth at this age are thanks to the foundation laid during their first 1,000 days of life. The very start of their mother’s pregnancy and thereafter had a substantial impact on their health and wellbeing. Today, what they put into their body is just as important.
Proper nutrition is critical for a child’s continued growth and development. However, in the UK, one in four children are at risk for food insecurity. Understanding the importance of a child’s nutritional intake from 0-5 years old, Vitamin Angels UK partners with the National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), to increase access to better nutrition for children from low-income families.
Each nursery receives weekly deliveries of self-selected fruits, vegetables, and protein-rich foods. The package is designed to contribute to a quality diet by complementing existing nutrition services and reducing the prevalence of inadequate nutrient intakes and excessive nutrient intakes.
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Three is for thriving. Join the Vitamin Angels UK community in working to support our future generations’ health and well-being!
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