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Many children of our generation are subject to problems of obesity and are overweight for their age. There are also children who are at the same time not too fond of certain foods and can remain underweight or seem malnourished. Several rules and eating habits need to be introduced at an early stage so that children develop as healthy and active individuals.
Understanding the requirements of a well-balanced diet for a child is essential. Children of all ages need to eat their greens, eat their meats, have an adequate intake of milk and water and also need to have access to outdoors and optimum physical activity. As a professional, my preference would fall to choosing the correct diet for children. More local markets are providing fresh foods must be located near schools. School cafeterias must include salads and fresh produce in the menu, which must be prepared in an appealing way so that children consume it with delight. Also, instead of keeping sodas or soft drinks in schools, there must be the focus on fresh drinking water and providing fresh juices for consumption.
For children belonging to families that are solely vegetarian, such children need to be supplemented with protein in their diet by increasing intake of pulses and ample amounts of milk to prevent any deficiencies later on. For children who are choosy and pick their food with precaution, their parents need to ensure their food of choice is prepared in a tempting way so that they consume it with interest. Children who are particularly fond of sweet foods can be provided with healthy snacks amalgamated with sweet and savory so that they munch through without complaining.
An associated activity for children who are obese or overweight is by involving such children in outdoor activities and also by engaging them in household chores like doing the laundry or washing the dishes and maximizing their physical activities.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2008, November). Childhood overweight and
obesity. Retrieved fromhttp://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html
Goodway, J. D., & Robinson, L. E. (2006, March). SKIPing toward an active start: Promoting
physical activity in preschoolers. Beyond the Journal: Young Children on the Web. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200605/GoodwayBTJ.pdf
National Association for Sport and Physical Education. (2006, May). Active start: Physical
activity guidelines for children birth to five years. Beyond the Journal: Young Children
on the Web. Retrieved from http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200605/NASPEGuideline sBTJ.pd
