What to feed a child for breakfast - surely this question is constantly asked by all parents. Learn the general principles of nutrition for children of any age.
Breakfast - one of the main components of well-being throughout the day. It should give us energy for a full life, as a child that needs a lot of energy, much more than adults, because all the kids restless, they need to run, jump, all know - and all the knowledge of the world needs supply of "fuel".
Those kids who eat poorly, skipping breakfast is prepared in the morning junk food, make such troubles as various gastrointestinal diseases, disorders digestion, quickly feel fatigue, irritable, hysterical, it is more difficult to focus and concentrate, they are more likely to develop various kinds of allergies.
The conclusion is clear: in order to fully develop and grow up healthy, children need the right breakfast. What is the breakfast should represent the right of the child?
General principles of child nutrition for breakfast
1. Breakfast should be 25% daily calories derived from food. So the child can get the necessary supply of energy in the morning, and will not require a "snack" before lunch.
2. Full breakfast should contain carbohydrates. Carbohydrates - a "fuel" for the power generation of all biological processes in the body. There should be enough so that the child developed normally, she was full of energy and strength. Carbohydrates are digested slowly, so give saturation for a long time. However, with carbohydrates it is important not to "overdo it" - the excess deposited overweight. The right carbohydrates are found in a variety of cereals, so porridge - our strength - it is justified saying.
3. Breakfast - the perfect time to digest protein. Protein - is the main building material for practically all the cells of our body. Besides excellent protein digested in the first half of the day. For protein foods include milk, cheese, eggs, cheese, yogurt, beans, lean meats and fish.
4. Healthy food and eating fast food - are not compatible!Breakfast cereals, fried potato, sausage sandwiches, hot dogs and other fast foods are not suitable for food or children or adults at any time of the day. You do not need to offer such unhealthy foods kids, especially in the morning.
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