General Principles of Healthy Nutrition Apply to the Nutrition of School Children;
- Ensuring diversity in foods
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
- Incorporating starchy carbohydrates and fiber-rich foods Frequent consumption
- Limiting fat and sugar
A new life begins for a child who lives dependent on his family, when he starts school. In parallel with the changes in home life and sleep patterns, changes also occur in the eating pattern. The most important change in children's eating habits is not eating breakfast, due to reasons such as waking up early in the morning and rushing to get to school. Give them a chance to decide what and how much they will eat, which you need to do but find difficult. You can plan meals with your children and have them help you prepare the meals. In this way, you will both increase the time you spend together and fulfill his wishes regarding meals. Exchange ideas with them to try new foods and get help from them when planning menus. You won't believe how easy it is to start trying new foods.
Childhood Obesity
Regular practice of physical activities in children;
- A healthy bone structure,
- A strong muscular system,
- Control and prevention of obesity,
- Reduction of fat rate,
- Heart and It ensures the effective development of the lungs.
- Coordination in classes and social life is strengthened.
Protection from Obesity
Prevents children from obesity. It is easier to prevent obesity than to try to resolve it after it occurs.
For this reason;
- You should accustom your child to consuming regular meals.
- You should include all food groups in your daily diet.
- You should develop the habit of drinking water.
- Food should not be used as a reward.
- You should not put pressure on your child about eating.
- Except for meals, consumption of fatty, sugary, non-nutritional foods called junk food consumption should be prevented and/or your children should not be accustomed to consuming them.
Anorexia
- Anemia
- Intestinal parasites,
- Snacks consumed unconsciously in between (chips, chocolate, etc.)
- Psychological reasons (being happy or unhappy, fights, family problems, etc.)
- Situations such as the mother's insistence on feeding negatively affect the child's appetite.
If one or more of the things I have listed are present, please consult your pediatrician and dietitian and get their help...
Due to Inadequate and Unbalanced Nutrition. Health Problems
Growth and development are delayed.
Infectious diseases are frequent and severe.
Obesity
It emerges as an important problem. Childhood obesity is reflected in later ages and paves the way for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure (hypertension), increase in blood fats (hyperlipidemia), cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes. It also causes psychological problems.
Dental health
Especially foods such as candies, wafers, chocolate, which are frequently eaten between meals or during meals, and sugary foods, which are a source of empty energy. Drinks cause tooth decay. These foods not only harm teeth, but also indirectly harm health by giving a feeling of satiety and preventing the intake of other nutrients necessary for the body.
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