HOW SHOULD A SCHOOL AGE CHILD BE FED?

Childhood period;

It plays an important role in the formation of future nutritional habits in children, having a healthy body by completing their physical and mental development. During this period, the care given to children's nutrition; causes a positive increase in school success.

In order to contribute positively to the mental, physical and emotional development of children in the following days when primary and secondary education begins, we can list the healthy life and nutrition recommendations for children as follows.

THE BREAKFAST MEAL IS VERY IMPORTANT!

Be careful not to send your child to school absolutely hungry. You can even have breakfast with it. A breakfast meal consisting of eggs, milk, cheese, some greens and whole grain bread; It meets all 4 food groups. If your child has a hard time with school breakfast; You can also have breakfast with 1 glass of milk and whole grain cereal (walnuts can be added in dried fruit.).

INTERMEDIATE IN THE NUTRITION BAG!

A healthy diet includes snacks as well as main meals. 1 serving of fruits, 1 handful of mixed nuts (such as walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, roasted chickpeas, raisins), or home-made low-fat brown flour and pastry, cake-style snacks are ideal options for a snack.

NEVER EAT THE DINNER!

Depending on whether schools are full-time or part-time, main meals are very important. If the school has a full day and a refectory; provide family food list; he should review and tell his child what to consume. It should be ensured that meals are produced in hygienic conditions and healthy foods are used. If the school does not have a dining hall; the family must learn the nutrients in the canteen and give pocket money to her child. Adding cheese, chicken, meatballs, tuna-style protein-based foods to the brown sandwich bread from home and supporting it with ayran prolongs the child's full-time.

If your child's school is half a day; Please send the breakfast and lunch meals in the morning.

THE FOOD SHOULD BE CONSUMPED TO INCREASE THE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE!

Especially when the fish season opens; Make sure that your child eats fish at least once a week for dinner as a grill or steamed in the oven. The fish; It is rich in omega-3, contains vitamins and minerals that are important for bone development, good eyesight, brain development.

Walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and 1 handful of nuts should be consumed every day.

The milk-yoghurt group should have at least 3 servings in the child's daily diet.

Consuming seasonal fruits and vegetables both strengthens your child's immune system and reduces the risk of developing diseases, and benefits the healthy functioning of the digestive system with the fiber it contains.

Besides, if your child has vitamin-mineral deficiencies; these should be removed with additional supplements.

Keep in mind; your child gets his eating habits from his parents. For this reason, by learning to eat right; you should teach your child!

UZMAR. MWT. BAŞAK COŞKUN