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Healthy eating activities

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Fussy eating workshop

These online and in-person workshops are aimed at parents and carers of children around one to six years old experiencing difficulties around stressful mealtimes and restrictive eating behaviours. This workshop covers:

  • Why can children develop fussy eating behaviours?
  • Planning for a positive mealtime – what can I do in advance?
  • Control and choice – getting the balance right.
  • At the table – techniques to use during mealtimes.
  • Talking about food – how our language plays a part.

For more information on the next workshop contact

sema.jamali@edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk

0131 467 7326

Out and About Free online REHIS Food Hygiene Courses

These REHIS-accredited courses improve skills and knowledge of food hygiene, food and health, and allergy awareness and are useful for gaining employment.

  • Learn all about food hygiene for home, volunteering and for work.
  • Prepare, cook & serve food safely & confidently
  • Suitable for all ages/levels
  • Get a nationally recognised certificate
  • Great for CV’s
  • FREE for people living, working or volunteering in the South East Edinburgh area

Sign up for a course via the  or contact

theodora@edinburghcommunityfood.org.uk

0131 467 7326

 

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