The same concepts apply to children’s nutrition as they do to adults’ nutrition. Children, on the other hand, require various amounts of certain nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrate, protein, and fat depending on their age. They also benefit from a variety of nutrients that work together to promote their growth and development throughout their lives. Given that nourishment is associated to not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being. Good nutrition not only keeps children healthy, but it also shields them from diseases, which is particularly necessary during this pandemic.
In a community where burgers, hotdogs, fries or any artificial food are available, be that individual who can offer them a home-cooked meals. And, because they are impressionable, use that chance to connect with them. They are more inclined to imitate what they observe around them, whether it is within or outside their home. The fact that they are exposed to different kind of foods, educating them about portion control and building a healthy relationship with all types of food such as harmful foods is also essential.
Never make them feel bad about anything they consume. Your primary objective should be to assist them in developing a healthy relationship with food, as well as avoiding confusions. I think that kids might gradually consider what they’ve been learned at home as they grow older. So, educating them proper eating habits will ensure that they live a healthy lifestyle. This can be challenging to persuade them to eat vegetables, however, providing them with a variety of styles and recipes each time may help them decide what to do. It’s a great approach to spend some time with them discussing food choices and meal planning.
Another significant reason why children should be included is that it can help them ready to make wise choices about the meals that they want to eat on their own. This is not to say that they’ll suddenly choose a salad rather than a French fries, but the mealtime habits you allow them to develop may now lead to a lifetime of better dietary preferences.
—Teacher Gelay—
