Children (2-10 years) show a continuous physiological, psychological and social development. Childhood is an important period in which growth and development occur rapidly and behaviors that will continue in adulthood are acquired. Childhood obesity is one of the most serious problems of the 21st century. The main reason for this problem is the fundamental imbalance between calories taken and calories expended.
Nutrition has an important place in mental and physical development as well as healthy growth and development in children. By giving children the right nutritional habits, we ensure that their development is healthy and we have the right eating habits throughout life.
Purposes
In this process, our aim is not to follow a low-calorie diet. To meet your child's macro and micronutrients from healthy and natural foods and to ensure their adequate and balanced consumption. It is also to increase the level of physical activity and encourage exercise. At the end of this process, they become individuals who apply a lifelong sustainable diet and reduce the risk of many diseases.
Health problems that can be seen when adequate and balanced nutrition is not provided:
Thinness, Obesity
Short stature (stunting)
Weak immune system
Mental development problems
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Problems with appetite and appetite perception
Problems in muscle tissue fatigue
Digestive system problems
Metabolic disorders (cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure, etc.).
Advantages of healthy nutrition education in childhood
It ensures that the child receives all the nutrients in a sufficient and balanced way.
It supports the healthy growth and development of the child.
It completes its physical development (height growth, etc.) in a healthy way.
It ensures a healthy hormonal and metabolic development.
It prevents health problems caused by nutritional deficiencies (such as anemia, malnutrition, obesity and early tooth decay) in children.
It helps to protect the life-long health of children and to reduce the risk of adult chronic diseases (cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, some types of cancer and osteoporosis).
Problems that can be seen in this age group
Picky eating
Lost of Apettitie
Obesity
Nutrient deficiency
Turning towards packaged products (preferring unhealthy foods)
Physical Inactivity
You should get help from an expert to take precautions against all these problems and for your child to complete their development in a healthy way.
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