School holidays: how to maintain a healthy children’s diet

The nutritionist feels like common food risks during school holidays and gives advice to maintain the nutritional balance of children

During School holidaysThe atmosphere of relaxation and the break in the routine can bring challenges to parents under treatment for children, in particular linked to food.

According to the Teacher and Nutritionist Marcia Xavier Dos Santos, from the Nutrition Course of the Santa Marcelina College, This period tends to cause imbalances in the children’s diet. This is because, during this period, they tend to consume more ultra -elaborate foods and delicacies, considered harmful to health.

“The absence of school routine directly affects the food habits. Children come to wake up later, jump important meals such as breakfast and always finish it,” explains Marcia.

According to the professional, without the regulated environment of the school, which usually offers balanced meals, there is a significant drop in taking fruit, vegetables and other essential foods. It also warns that making the child eat in front of the TV or on the phone can also damage their diet.

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Exaggerations in desserts and fried foods, jumping meals or always repeating the same foods are common errors during the holidays. To avoid them, the expert recommends parents to plan children’s daily food.

“Also during tours and travel, it is possible to organize healthy snacks, such as fruit, nuts and natural sandwiches, keeping, when possible, times close to those of the usual meals,” he says.

To balance moments of free time and fun with a healthy diet, the nutritionist offers creative recipes. Some examples are natural fruit iceboats or homemade pizzas with vegetables.

“It is possible, yes, to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing health. However, the key is in balance. Nutrient foods in everyday life and it consciously treats, without fault,” says the nutritionist.

In addition, taking free time to cook with children is a great opportunity to encourage children to consume more nutritious foods. “When the children participate in the preparation, they feel more motivated to try new flavors,” concludes Márcia Xavier.

Source: Terra

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