Nutrition has an important place in children in the age of growth and development, in terms of both their psychological and physical health. Since they acquire healthy eating habits for their future lives at this age, it is important to acquire some basic habits.
*Pre-school. How to gain good eating habits in children?
-Children should be given less food than they think they can consume. It should be left to them to ask for more.
-Children should be taught at this age that eating is a necessity. By dancing, TV It is not an appropriate attitude to make the child eat by watching or playing games.
- Children's hunger signs should be listened to. They should not be overly insisted on eating when they say they are full.
- Children should be given the opportunity to eat their own meals.
- Children should be given the opportunity to eat their own meals.
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-The child should not be forced to finish what is on his plate every time.
- Care should be taken to ensure that meal times make the child happy.
NUTRITION IN ADOLESCENCE
Adolescence is an important period in which growth and development occur most rapidly, covering the transition from childhood to adolescence. This is the period when nutritional needs are highest. Therefore, it is very important to gain the habit of consuming quality food.
1. In order for adolescents to have a healthy diet, they need to consume various foods in four food groups in sufficient quantities and in a balanced manner. (Alfalfa model) Milk, yoghurt in the dairy group, meat, chicken, eggs, cheese, legumes, vegetables and fruits in the meat group. and bread, bulgur, pasta, rice, etc., which belong to the grain group. It is recommended that foods be consumed in sufficient quantities at each meal.
2. It is important for adolescents to consume 2-3 glasses of milk or yoghurt and 1 slice of white cheese a day, especially for bone and teeth development. In addition, it is recommended that they consume 5 portions of fresh vegetables or fruits every day, whenever possible, in order to be more resistant to diseases and to have healthy eyes, skin and digestive systems.
3. The most important thing for adolescents. The meal is breakfast. Having breakfast regularly every morning Care should be taken to help them acquire the habit.
4. Maintaining physical and mental performance at the highest level throughout the day is possible by consuming snacks and main meals regularly. Therefore, meals should not be skipped. It is most appropriate to consume daily nutrients in 3 main meals and 2 snacks.
5. Attention should be paid to the foods consumed when feeling hungry while resting or studying at school or at home. For example, choosing to consume milk, yoghurt, cheese, freshly squeezed fruit juices, nuts and dried fruits instead of sugar and sugary foods, chips and carbonated drinks is more beneficial for children to have a healthy diet.
6. Foods sold openly are not safe and clean enough. Additionally, they run the risk of deterioration quickly because they are not stored under appropriate conditions. For this reason, foods sold openly, especially around schools, should never be purchased.
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