A healthy balance of foods provides the energy and nourishment everyone needs to survive and to enjoy life. Eating too little food soon leads to illness, but eating too much or the wrong balance of foods can lead to problems in the long term. So it's important to get the balance right - both in the amount and in the type of foods eaten. Healthy eating in childhood can reduce the risk of anaemia and dental decay. In the longer term, it can help to prevent ill health later in life. For example, it can reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, stroke and some cancers.

There are a number of useful websitesto facilitate Healthy Eating both at school and at home.