We take care to ensure that our children consume everything in the best possible way since the first day they are born. We pay attention to the freshest of everything and healthy cooking methods. For this reason, the period when our children start school is very important in terms of nutrition. As children's social circles
expand, there are situations where they have to make their own decisions. For this reason,
we need to inform ourselves and then our children about healthy nutrition.
During the school age period, it is necessary to support students to complete their physical and mental development in the best way
and to acquire healthy eating habits in later ages.
br /> Studies have shown that students with inadequate and unbalanced nutrition have shorter attention spans, lower perceptions, have difficulty in learning, and have lower school success.
However, due to unhealthy and overnutrition in childhood; Obesity, diabetes,
heart disease, high blood pressure, psychological disorders and cancer risks may occur. Infectious
diseases are frequent and severe. Iron deficiency anemia is common, especially in girls, due to the effect of menstruation.
Nowadays, the incidence of childhood obesity and related diseases is increasing day by day. Children who have obesity problems during childhood and adolescence have a 70% risk of becoming obese in adulthood. For this reason, childhood obesity is an issue that requires
precautions.
Today, it has been found that one in 10 children in the 5-17 age group is overweight. Research conducted in our country reveals a significant risk that childhood obesity will become an acute health problem in the future unless children's lifestyle changes are achieved. Various arrangements have been made in the canteens. However, these regulations are not effective enough because they cannot be implemented regularly in every school. However, healthy food options are available in school canteens. n
will influence children's options in the right direction and gradually make it a lifestyle
They should also pay close attention to their development and set an example with their own nutritional habits.
It should not be forgotten that the most important meal for students is breakfast. After an all-night fast, our body and brain need energy to start the day. If breakfast
is not taken, distraction, fatigue, headache and decrease in mental performance
occur. For this reason, starting the day with an adequate and balanced breakfast will be extremely important in increasing students' school success. The child of the family should be inculcated in the habit of eating breakfast
. For this reason, children must be given breakfast by their families and sent to school.
To give a few breakfast options;
✔ A glass of freshly squeezed fruit juice, cheese omelet, bread
✔ A glass of milk, 1 boiled egg, 5 olives, bread, 1 portion of fruit or tomato
✔ A glass of milk, cheese, tahini molasses, bread, fruit
✔ A glass of milk, bread, 3- 4 walnuts
Recommendations for school-age children;
✔ Care should be taken to consume foods from the 4 basic food groups at each meal.
✔ Snacks must be made. Let's get your child into the habit of putting snacks in his/her lunchbox from breakfast to lunch
and from noon to dinner.
✔ The habit of drinking at least 2 glasses of milk a day should be acquired.
✔ At least 5 portions of vegetables a day. Fruits should be consumed.
✔ At least 8-10 glasses of water should be consumed a day.
✔ For your child's cognitive development, attention should be paid to iodine consumption. The best source of iodine
is iodized salt. If salt is added to meals near the time of cooking, sufficient iodine is provided daily. ✔ Anemia that may occur negatively affects growth and reduces attention and perception. Iron-rich foods should definitely be included in children's diet. These; meat, t poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, molasses, tahini, dried fruits, dark green leafy vegetables. If we consume these foods together with foods rich in vitamin C (citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppers and vegetables), it will provide better absorption.
✔ Meals should be eaten slowly and chewed well.
✔ Regular functioning of the body. Importance should also be given to increasing physical activity in order to increase the usefulness of consumed foods to the body and to contribute positively to the physical, mental and emotional development of children. For this reason, children should be encouraged to be interested in any sport they like by both the school administration and their
parents.
✔ They should sleep regularly and adequately.
✔ A lot of time should be spent in front of the television and computer.
br /> ✔ Raw vegetables and fruits should not be eaten without washing with plenty of water, and openly sold foods
should not be consumed.
✔ Consuming sugary foods should be avoided between meals.
✔ Hands should be washed before meals.
✔ Children's height and weight should be taken into account and monitored.
✔ Care should be taken to ensure that they get vitamin D by sunbathing regularly.
✔ Pre-packaged products should be avoided.
✔ Sugar and sugary foods, chips, carbonated drinks, Milk, yoghurt, milk desserts, freshly squeezed fruit juices should be preferred instead of tea. ✔ Products 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 that are openly sold
especially around schools should never be purchased.
✔ Do not use food as rewards or punishment for your child! For example, giving your child dessert for eating/cleaning his/her room. It is necessary to avoid these
behaviors that increase the attraction of unhealthy foods. Also, did you tell your child that this type of food is healthy for you?! So where does it come from to give such foods as rewards?!
Imagine, it can create a confusing situation for children! Therefore, food should not be paired with reward and punishment in the child's
mind. Making your child happy You can offer different options
for; We should not forget that when we make activities such as playing favorite games together, buying new coloring books, going for a walk together, we will be able to touch people's lives in the future. I wish you a successful and healthy school year. p>
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