Many children in the UK aren’t eating enough vegetables – and the problem starts early. According to the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS), fewer than 1 in 5 children aged 5 to 15 meet the “5-a-day” fruit and vegetable recommendation. Under 5s follow a similar trend, studies finding that 55% of children aged 4 and under have two or fewer portions of fruit & vegetables a day. Why does this matter? The first five years of life are a critical time for shaping food prefer

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