Mae ymarferwyr a lleoliadau gofal plant mewn sefyllfa ddelfrydol i helpu i ddatblygu arferion bwyta - gan fod plant sy'n mynychu lleoliadau gofal o oedran ifanc o bosib yn derbyn hyd at 90% o'u bwyd a'u maeth yno os ydynt yn cael gofal am ddiwrnod llawn. Gallant hefyd dderbyn byrbrydau a diodydd mewn amrywiol leoliadau sy'n cyfrannu at gyfanswm eu lefelau maeth, a all effeithio ar eu deiet yn gyffredinol.
Childcare practitioners and settings are in an ideal position to help develop  children’s eating habits  – since children attending childcare settings from a young age may be receiving up to 90% of their food and nutritional intake there, if they attend full day care. They may also be receiving snacks and drinks in a range of settings that contribute to their nutritional intakes, which can impact on their overall diet.