Thursday, December 20, 2012

Choosing Healthy Snacks for Kids

Nutritionally balanced diet in the age of the children is very important, not just to physical growth but also intelligence. In addition to dining in the main clock, the child should also be introduced in a healthy snack as a source of energy.

According dr.Aman Bhakti Pulungan, Sp.A (K), provide a snack is fine, but you should select a high sugar or low carb but high protein. "We recommend that children stay active after eating so that food moves converted into energy, not fat," he said.

Safe recommends that children always be given breakfast to prevent cravings that are too large or have a snack most. "Children who eat breakfast will be more satisfied when eating snacks in between meals, so take smaller portions," he said.



Provide healthy snacks in the house like fruits or nuts. Limit your intake of snacks such as biscuits, chocolate, candy, or other sweets. Make a habit of always making food from fresh ingredients and are free of harmful substances.

Children should not be accustomed to eat up as full-kenyangnya because he was at risk of obesity later in life and are more difficult to change his diet. Obesity also makes optimal development of the child is not other children.

During the holidays, children should be invited to do a lot of physical activity rather than sitting still watching TV or playing games. "Vacation like this type of unhealthy because it can increase the risk of obesity in children," said dr. Tjhin Wiguna, Sp. KJ (K), a child psychiatrist at the same occasion.

Snack or snack should not be excessive or ahead of time because it will be full, so eat no more tasteful foods especially. Give children an example of choosing healthy snacks, either when going out of the house with the children bring snacks or any time after work.

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