Children: What should our little friends eat & should they exercise?

It is a fact that, children these days are not being fed properly at all, since the ads are dominated by junk food and fast food industries. As a result, children are constantly turning around and indifferent to the nutritious foods and the benefits they offer. This fact, combined with the fact that children move away from exercise at a young age, may be a factor in the occurrence of many diseases in the future. 

How should a balanced daily diet be designed for children? 

A daily diet play for childhood – but not only – needs to include the following:  Fruits and vegetables e.g. Apples, bananas, pineapple, oranges, peaches, strawberries, broccoli, carrot, cabbage, spinach, cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant. Fiber e.g. Brown rice, oats, black or wholemeal bread, wholemeal spaghetti. Good sources of fat e.g. Avocado, nuts, olive oil. Pure protein sources e.g. Chicken breast, turkey breast, fish, lean beef or pork, beans, legumes. Dairy products with low or no fat content e.g. Vegetable or low fat milk, yogurt, cheese. Drinks and beverages e.g. Enough water, natural juice, tea. However, when buying products, it is important to control the nutrients and ingredients of each product so as to avoid high amounts of sugar, fat and salt.  Become an expert in nutrition and nutritional needs exclusively in Base Training 

How important is exercise at an early age? 

Exercise at an early age plays an important role both in the recreation and well-being of children and in the prevention of various diseases in the future which are related to cardiorespiratory and bone problems while in the same time is important for avoiding obesity problems.  Learn more about the need for exercise in children through the Base Training’s workshop    Katerina Zouganeli    Source  American Psychological Association, 2010. Changing diet and exercise for kids. [online] https://www.apa.org. Available at: <https://www.apa.org/topics/child-development/healthy-eating> [Accessed 22 June 2021].  Seminars Recent Articles