Doctor shares back-to-school nutrition advice
With the school year starting soon and meals often eaten away from home, nutrition matters more than ever.
Back-to-school nutrition focuses on providing balanced meals and snacks to support children’s growth, energy levels, and focus during the school day.
This includes incorporating a variety of food groups like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and dairy or alternatives, while also limiting processed foods and added sugars.
Director of medical affairs/nutritional science at Bayer, Dr. Nastaran Faghihnia, shares new survey insights and a simple solution to help fill key nutrient gaps.
“Ways that we can help make sure kids can get their nutrients is, first, we can model healthy eating yourself. Kids often mimic their parents, so when they see you choosing nutritious options, they’re more likely to follow suit,” said Dr. Faghihnia.
Studies show that students who eat nutritious meals at school tend to perform better academically.
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