7 feeding tips from AEP pediatricians
A complete and balanced diet since childhood has the power to maintain health and prevent diseases. The pediatricians of the Spanish Association of Pediatrics AEP have developed a series of 7 tips to structure and improve the nutrition of children. These are the tips of the Supersana Troop and the Super Power of Food, which offers its website in the section Superpowers of the AEP.
This balanced diet in children's diet is achieved with a varied diet that includes all food groups. According to the pediatricians of the AEP, "if children start from the beginning to eat everything, they get used to it forever."
7 tips for good infant nutrition
1. Sign up for the Mediterranean diet. The basic principles of the Mediterranean diet we have very well rooted in our culture. They are based on giving priority to the diet of vegetables, which include fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals such as bread, pasta, rice, and more poultry and fish meat than red meat.
2. Always have breakfast before going to class. It is very important not to skip breakfast because improves performance at school,I help maintain an adequate weight because it prevents Eat more quantity throughout the rest of the day and provide energy, proteins and vitamins, with which we strengthen the body against some diseases.
The ideal breakfast should be composed of milk, cereals (bread, cookies, flakes, preferably whole) and fruit or tomato (a whole piece or natural juice). Improves physical and intellectual performance and prevents obesity.
3. Eat whenever you can as a family.It is advisable to eat slowly, chewing well, sitting at the table and without distractions such as television or mobile. Eating in family has many advantages including helping children learn good eating habits, set an example of healthy eating and spend valuable family time together.
4. Eat 5 pieces a day of fruits, vegetables and vegetables. Two or three must be whole fruits and bites. Fruit is a better dessert than a dairy. No more than one glass of fresh juice, freshly made, daily.
5. Make 5 meals a day. Breakfast, lunch and a light dinner. In addition, mid-morning and snack, it is better to eat a fresh fruit or sandwich than a packaged juice or industrial pastries.
6. Take about half a liter of milk a day. This way you will get the amount of calcium your bones need in the growth stage.
7. Do not consume excess fats. It uses vegetable oils (especially olive). In addition, it removes visible fat from meats or chicken skin. Cook the dishes in a simple way, that is, boiled, grilled or baked.
Marisol Nuevo Espín
