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to be free from diseases in adulthood, most of them a healthy and balanced children. Moreover, so does best growth. Today, scholars are changing their eating habits, incorporating a large number of fats and decreasing the amount of fiber. The result is an increase in childhood obesity and cholesterol. It is best to eat healthy at every stage of life.

Good eating habits are formed since the child is very young. If allowed to skip breakfast or do not eat fruits or vegetables, are more likely than adults do not. A good diet for children is one that is based on grains, fruits, vegetables, small amounts of meat, fish and eggs. Milk and milk products are vital for strong bones.

Currently, about 22 million children under five are overweight or obese. In Spain, 16% of children between 6 and 12 years of age are obese. In the U.S., the number of overweight children has doubled. The root of this problem lies in the increase of sugar and fat in foods and decreased physical activity.

during the holidays, food of the children is changed. Presented ‘whims’, dehydration and disorders schedules.

Breakfast is usually lower the amount of grain. You have to compensate with the consumption of bread or pasta between meals, since cereals are the staple diet at this age.

Also neglects the consumption of vegetables, but throughout the year, children should eat five servings a day from vegetables and fruits. Also, add to your diet two or three dairy products per day. Interalimentario Forum promotes high fluid intake, not necessarily the child is thirsty. Younger children can make fresh fruit smoothies or yogurt.

According to the Scientific Committee of the forum, the holidays are ideal for improving eating habits in children. At this time the parents have more time to “complete this educational effort.” seasonal foods are the ideal opportunity for children to try new flavors.
Avoid excessive energy consumption, through candy and snacks. Try to keep the three main meals. Supplements (mid-morning and afternoon) should be light. Efforts should be made attractive meals through colors and shapes.

Ideally, breakfast should be about 25% of dietary reference intake for the day. Thus, an individual with a daily energy requirement of 2 500 kcal should consume at least 600 in the morning.

It should ideally provide, trusting in his imagination, his tastes and discovering new ideas:
- A drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate …) to rehydrate the body
- A dairy product (milk, yogurt, cheese …) for calcium and protein. This may be supplemented as needed by a slice of ham, egg or cheese
- A fruit for vitamins and fiber
- A small portion of fat intake for essential fatty acids and vitamins A, D or E
- A cereal product for fuel energy (cereals, wholemeal bread, rice pudding, biscuits …)
- A little jam, honey or jelly for quick energy and pleasure.
But if all of us unashamedly dodge the breakfast as we are all aware of its importance, is that there are “good” reasons.
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