10 Health tips for Smart Kids

1. Breakfast mustn't be skipped because after 12 hours of gap we are having our first meal.

It is important because it helps refuel the body and brain after a night's sleep.Intake of food from each of the food groups is more important.

Different Food Groups


Fruits,vegetables,cereals,bread,meat and dairy products are the different food groups.Eat a combination of food from different food groups daily.

2.Noodles,chips can be given to kids but not regularly.

3.Encourage kids to do any kind of physical activities  like football, netball, walking the dog, cycling, swimming etc.,

4.Limit the consumption of biscuits, cakes, crisps, sweets, cream and ice cream, chocolate and sugary drinks. These foods shouldn't be eaten too often because sugary foods and drinks (including fruit juice) can increase the risk of dental decay.

5.Provide  healthy nutritious snacks rather than lots of fatty and sugary foods and drinks.Parents must be very careful in the Nutritional needs of children because it is very important for their Growth and Development.

6.From childhood cultivating healthy eating habit is important. Sufficient milk and water is also very important to intake every day.

7.Calcium   Helps for healthy bone development. Good sources include dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt and fromage frais, as well as fortified orange juice, green leafy vegetables, cereals, sesame seeds and tofu.

8.Folate
This vitamin is important for growth. Sources include bread, green leafy vegetables and pulses.

9.Iron This mineral helps to keep red blood cells healthy. Insufficient iron intake can lead to iron-deficiency anaemia. Good sources of iron include red meat, liver, fortified breakfast cereals, beans and pulses.


10.Nutritional Needs in Children.Calcium,iron and folate are important for childrens Growth and Development.Deficiency in these three will make the individual go inactive etc.