Ask Birds Eye’s nutrition expert your questions about children’s nutrition to win a £150 voucher NOW CLOSED

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With the internet and TV playing host to such a broad range of voices and opinions, there’s no limit to the amount of information you can find about children’s nutrition at the touch of a button. But with so much information out there, it can be difficult to know who to trust. So, Birds Eye have asked children’s nutrition expert, Lauren Woodley, to answer some of your questions and hopefully help to make tea time slightly less stressful.

Here’s what they have to say: ‘Tea time can be the most stressful part of the day when you have a family to feed and coming up with nutritious and tasty meals that your DCs will enjoy is not easy. That’s why Birds Eye frozen chicken is always made with 100% chicken breast, barn-reared chickens and no artificial colours, flavours and preservatives. We’ve enlisted the help of nutritionist Lauren Woodley to answer some of your questions, and hopefully make tea time that bit easier!’

Post any questions you have about the nutritional value of the foods you give your children on the thread below and we’ll choose 20 for Lauren to answer. Everyone who posts their questions will be entered into a prize draw for a £150 of their choice (from a list).

Here’s some information about Lauren Woodley:

‘Lauren Woodley is a registered nutritionist working for Birds Eye. She holds an accredited Nutrition BSc, and has had a career as an industry nutritionist for the past five years. Lauren is especially passionate about nutrition education, demystifying nutrition science and translating it into simple, consumer-friendly messages.’

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw,

MNHQ

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My son has never liked any dairy foods- he spat his bottle out pretty much the day he turned a year old and won't go near milk, butter, cheese or yogurt. I have just managed to get him to start eating the occasional egg. He is now 13 and having a massive growth spurt. What else can I give him that will provide the same nutrients that he is missing out on?

How many calories should I give my 3 and 5 yr old girls? I took the 3 yr old to a restaurant today and the menu displayed the calories and one vegetable burger with chips was over 1,000 calories!!

What are the recommended daily salt intakes for 6-7 year olds?

My just 12 year old has decided to become a vegan. She doesn't like quern or soya mince and I'm worried about her getting the right balance of nutrients for her pre teen developing body.

I am confused for years we have been told that fat was bad for us, now we are told fat is not so bad but sugar is very bad. I have an 8 year old and a 12 year old, can you please give me some dietary tips on how to feed them a health nutritious diet. Many thanks

If you feed your child nutritionally balanced meals for the majority of the time, is there any harm to give them treats such as chocolate and crisps occasionally?

I've always assumed Bird's Eye chicken products to be high in salt and fat. Is this true? I'd be happy to be wrong.

SALT, I think that adding salt to cooking improves its taste, but also aware that I need to cut down on using salt. how much can I / should I / need I cut?

Is there any difference/advantages in buying old fashioned jars or the new style pouches ?

My son was advised to have increased amounts of vitamin B12 in his diet, which are the best foods to provide this?

How can I get my child to eat more wholemeal products without drastically altering the taste?

My DS age 7 refuses to eat meat, apart from processed meat like chicken nuggets, fish fingers and mince. Any tips to get him eating a bigger range of protein?

My daughter dislikes most fresh fruit, but loves dried fruit (mango, banana, pineapple). Can you tell me if dried fruit is a lot worse nutritionally?

How many fish fingers should the kids be eating?!?

One of our DS's does not like milk, butter or cheese. He is not dairy intolerant or anything just not keen. He won't even take milk in his tea and now prefers green tea. What alternate sources of calcium or vitamins contained in these dairy produce could be an alternative?

I know that the 5 a day should include more vegetables than fruit, but as long as they are getting plenty of vegetables should fruit be limited?

are there any foods that you can give them if they suffer with nerves.have an axiety problem and often hurts her appitite.what is the best thing to feed her as shes stil hungry just doesn't want to feel more sick. its also ibs type illness what is best for her.

Whole milk versus semi skimmed: I have read so much conflicting information. When I put my then 2 year old onto semi skimmed for a while he got the runs, as soon as we switched back to whole milk he was fine and so we have kept it that way. He only has it with meal times. Should I try to switch to semi in the future?

Whole milk versus semi skimmed: I have read so much conflicting information. When I put my then 2 year old onto semi skimmed for a while he got the runs, as soon as we switched back to whole milk he was fine and so we have kept it that way. He only has it with meal times. Should I try to switch to semi in the future?

Whole milk versus semi skimmed: I have read so much conflicting information. When I put my then 2 year old onto semi skimmed for a while he got the runs, as soon as we switched back to whole milk he was fine and so we have kept it that way. He only has it with meal times. Should I try to switch to semi in the future?

Confused over how healthy frozen vegetables are for you. How healthy are your compared to supermarket brands. I understand they loose nutrients when frozen

Is sugar free squash bad for you?

How worried should I be about my 18 month olds sugar intake?

DS is 4 and has a calcium/vit D supplement as he has a dairy allergy (as well as others). We do also give him lots of tinned fish with bones, hummus for the sesame seeds and broccoli. Is there anything else we could add into his diet to boost calcium and vitamin D even further (and add a bit more variety!)?

isthismylife88 I'd be interest in the answer to that question as I always thought it was the opposite, and that frozen veg contains more nutrients because it is frozen so quickly after picking/harvesting.