23 Jun 2020 --- The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has published its first Food-Based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG) for children aged one to five years old. The recommendations support the intake of cows’ milk but warn against some plant-based alternatives. Additionally, vitamin D supplements are recommended during winter for all children, and some should also receive iron. There may well also be a further push for reformulation as high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) foods come under fire. The country’s Department of Health is now developing resources based on the report and will implement the recommendations nationally.
