Research and analysis

Eating habits of children aged 16 to 18 months

Survey findings on the eating and drinking habits of children aged 16 to 18 months in England.

From:
Office for Health Improvement and Disparities
Published
22 August 2025

Applies to England

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Eating habits of children aged 16 to 18 months: report

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This report presents findings from a survey of primary caregivers of children aged 16 to 18 months in England in 2023. The survey was conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in the Department of Health and Social Care.

The findings provide information on:

  • aspects of the children’s diet and eating behaviours
  • how these compare with UK guidance and dietary recommendations

Participants in the survey were members of the Children of the 2020s study, which follows the lives of around 8,500 children (and their families) born in England at the start of the 2020s.

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Published 22 August 2025

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