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Primary School Snacking
School age is the perfect time for children to learn about healthy food,their bodies and physical activity and fitness, as they start a busy social life, have pocket money and begin to help choose their own lifestyle. Children of this age learn quickly and are also influenced by their friends and popular trends. Children need a wide variety of foods for a well-balanced diet. The amount of physical activity they have in a day will be an important part of how much they need to eat. Some children of this age are still fussy; however, when they're busy and active, snacking is important to keep energy levels high.
A healthy morning snack at recess and one after school are usually needed each day.
Healthy Tips for School Ages Children
Suggestions include:
- Children need a variety of different foods each day.
- Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet for active children.
- Make snacks nutritious, not just high in energy.
- Plan to share meals as a family.
- Enjoy talking and sharing the day's happenings at mealtimes.
- Let children tell you when they're full.
- Take lunch from home as often as possible.
- Let children help with food preparation and meal planning.
- Encourage physical activities with select family members as part of a weekly routine i.e Walking with Dad to get the papers on Sunday mornings.
- Encourage children to drink plain water as their main beverage throughout the day.
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