Preschool children
Many food initiatives work with children and young people, both in school and in other settings, such as youth clubs, because it is hoped that by encouraging young people to have healthier habits that these will be continued when they get older. A lot of health problems that adults experience in later life may also be affected by what they eat in childhood.
Children in their first few years of life have specific nutrition needs, at this age, children grow very quickly and are usually very active, so they need plenty of calories and nutrients.