A study published in Child Care Health Development highlights the importance of nutrition for early childhood health, noting that many children in developed countries attend Early Education and Care (ECEC) services. Using Bacchi’s WPR approach, the research analyzes how food and mealtimes are represented in Australia’s National Quality Standard. Four main problems were identified: children have suboptimal diets, unhealthy food choices are common among children and families, a lack of nutrition knowledge exists, and childcare settings may pose food contamination risks. The study points to deep-seated beliefs that contribute to these issues, such as the perception of food as risky and the notion that maintaining children’s health is primarily a personal responsibility. It also suggests that parents may lack nutrition knowledge and emphasizes the need for educational interventions. The study discusses the implications of these findings for children, families, and ECEC services and proposes viewing the challenges as opportunities for learning rather than just problems to be solved.