Nutrition Day Science Tips

The China Student Nutrition Promotion Association, founded in 1989, formulated a ten-year nutrition work plan from 1991 to 2000 under the chairmanship of nutritionist Yu Ruomu. The plan was named the "Seedling Protection System Project", and it designated May 20th of each year as China Student Nutrition Day.

In recent years, the dietary conditions of urban and rural residents in my country have improved significantly, the average height of children and adolescents has increased, and the prevalence of malnutrition has decreased. However, due to the lack of reasonable nutrition knowledge among many students and parents, students only consume high-fat and high-protein foods, and do not exercise enough, the incidence of obesity among Chinese adolescents has increased year by year. The bad eating habits and lifestyles of adolescents, coupled with the high learning and mental pressure, have laid a "time bomb" for hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in adulthood.

Children are the future of our country, and their physical fitness and nutritional status are the most basic conditions for achieving a "Healthy China". So, how can we make children eat healthily and nutritiously?

1. Eat a variety of foods

The nutrients that children need for healthy growth come from a variety of foods, so they should not be picky eaters, partial eaters, or overeaters. They should consume adequate cereals every day, pay attention to increasing whole grains and beans, and mix coarse and fine grains; in addition, they should often eat fish, poultry, lean meat and eggs, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.

2. Eat three meals regularly

Children’s physical health is inseparable from three meals a day. Only by ensuring that they eat well for every meal can they learn and grow healthily and happily.

Eat a good breakfast. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A nutritious breakfast should include three or more of the four food groups: cereals and potatoes, meat and eggs, milk and beans, and fruits and vegetables.

Lunch should be sufficient. Lunch plays a connecting role in the day and should replenish the energy and nutrition consumed in the morning. The amount of food for lunch should be sufficient, accounting for about 1/3 of the total food intake for the day;

Eat a moderate dinner. Eat light, easily digestible food for dinner, and don't eat too much.

3. Choose healthy drinks

Boiled water is the most economical drink that meets human needs. You should ensure that you drink enough (800-1400 ml) of boiled water every day. In addition, you should drink more milk, not drink or drink less sugary drinks, and never replace water with drinks. It is worth noting that reducing the time of sitting still, increasing physical exercise appropriately, and ensuring adequate sleep can also promote growth and development, reduce the occurrence of obesity, prevent myopia, improve learning efficiency, and benefit the healthy development of children's body and mind.

Children are the future of our country. We hope that with the joint efforts of parents and schools, children can develop good eating habits and devote themselves to study and life with full enthusiasm. Let us work together to balance nutrition and improve immunity to the best state. Finally, I wish you all good health and safety, and immunity to all poisons!