NUTRITION DURING SCHOOL AGE
Introduction School age children are still growing, although not as fast as their younger brothers and sisters. Growth rate vary widely between sexes. Girls usually out distance boys. Children from both sexes are usually very active and use up plenty of energy everyday. Psychologically, they begin moving from a dependence on parental standard to those of peers. This is the step in preparing for community maturity and self growth. There is a close relation of sound nutrition and child learning. Breakfast is particularly important for a school child. It break the sleep hours and prepare the child for attention in the learning hours at school. Points to remember while planning meal for school children 1. School children need mixtures/combination of foods from the three food groups. 2. Every day at least meals containing enough foods from all the food groups, will help children to develop properly, stay healthy and learn well. 3. Their diet should also con...