Energy needs for children

Children need to eat a mix of different healthy foods to help them grow, stay strong, feel good, and have energy to play and learn.

The diagrams below (from The Caroline Walker Trust) highlight the average daily energy needs of girls and boys aged 6 -11 years.

They also compare how much energy kids need, to how much an adult needs. For example, an active 11-year-old girl needs a bit more energy than an average adult woman.

Source:

The Caroline Walker Trust

www.cwt.org.uk

Additional information and support

Better Health: Healthier Families (NHS) – healthier food swaps

www.nhs.uk/healthier-families

British Nutrition Foundation

www.nutrition.org.uk

The Caroline Walker Trust

www.cwt.org.uk

NHS Food Scanner app – download via the App Store or Google Play