Child and adolescent nutrition

To develop to their optimal potential, it is vital that children are provided with nutritionally sound diets. Diet and exercise patterns during childhood and adolescence may spell the difference between health and risk of disease in later years. Different stages of the life cycle dictate differing nutrient needs. What are the most important nutrituonal considerations in...

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Children's foods habits : improtance of iron and calcium

Dietary habits, which affect food preferences, energy consumption and nutrient intakes, are generally developed in early childhood and particularly during adolescence. The home and school environments play a major role in determining a child's attitude to, and consumption of individual foods. Teenagers, as well as being exposed to periodic food fads and slimming trends,...

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Ten Tips for Children and Adolescents

1. Enjoy your food Try to eat lots of different foods every day for variety and enjoyment. Share foods with family and friends. 2. Breakfast is a very important meal Your body needs energy after a long sleep so breakfast is important. Foods that are high in carbohydrates, such as bread, cereals and fruit, make good breakfast choices. Skipping meals, especially breakfast,...

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What You Can Do! For Children to keep them Safe

Children come into closer contact with their environment than adults. They crawl on the floor and the ground, put their fingers in their mouths and because of their curious nature touch and taste things without knowing if they are harmful. They may also be more sensitive to some harmful substances because of their stage of development. As a parent or caregiver you have an...

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