Supplement for children to review for grade 10 exam

Hanoi Her son is a picky eater, doesn't like fish, chicken, or seafood, but only loves pork. Ms. Duong Thanh Huyen went online to learn how to grill and roast dishes to help her son enjoy them.

Since her child started studying for the 10th grade exam, Ms. Huyen's family in Thanh Tri district has switched to a new lifestyle and diet. Her husband's job has more flexible hours, so he is in charge of cooking lunch and dinner. Dinner always starts before 6pm so that her child can attend evening classes until 8:30pm.

Hoang, Huyen's son, is also exempted from housework to focus on studying.

"The family wants their child to spend all his time studying. At mealtimes, there is rice and soup ready; fruit and milk are served at home," said Ms. Huyen.

This parent said that her son is a picky eater, does not like fish, chicken, duck or seafood, but only loves pork. On days when there is a favorite dish, Hoang can eat 2-3 bowls, otherwise, he only eats to satisfy hunger. Therefore, she searched online for ways to prepare pork into different dishes that are delicious for her son, such as grilled pork, roasted pork or braised pork with eggs.

In addition, she bought a few cartons of milk for her child to drink throughout the day, and added fruits for fiber.

"At this time, I prioritize the dishes my child likes, and my parents and siblings follow suit," said Ms. Huyen.

Crab soup cooked with Malabar spinach and squash provides calcium and water, which is good for health. Photo: Bui Thuy

The 10th grade exam in Hanoi took place from June 10-12 with nearly 105,000 candidates participating, while the quota was about 72,000. In addition to taking their children to school and studying, many parents pay attention to their children's diet and medicine to nourish them.

Minh, the son of Ms. Le Minh Ha, in Cau Giay district, used to have to limit his eating because he was overweight, but recently he has been allowed to eat more freely. In hot weather, she constantly changes the menu to include dishes that her son likes, such as sour soup, crab soup, Malabar spinach, squash, and pumpkin. His mother also gives Minh some Japanese immune-boosting medicine that costs several hundred thousand dong a bottle.

"My child has just finished a bottle, and I have to ask for another one. Weather like this requires strengthening the immune system so that my child does not get sick," said Ms. Ha. She also makes tofu, jelly, and various types of sweet soup for her child. The refrigerator always has yogurt, milo, or fermented milk to help with digestion.

Parents also remind each other to refrain from yelling, scolding, and making noise to avoid stressing their children. Giang Mai Thanh and her husband in Thanh Xuan district often let their children watch movies, listen to music, or cover Korean dances when they have free time. Nguyen Thanh Tam in Ha Dong district caresses and talks gently with her children.

"Before going to work or going to bed, I hug my child and say 'I love you'. Sometimes I also sleep with him to remind him to go to bed early and ask if he has any problems," said Ms. Tam.

In addition to food, parents can make simple, cooling drinks for students such as kumquat tea, perilla juice, pennywort, tamarind juice... Photo: Bui Thuy

According to Dr. Nguyen Trong Hung, Head of the Department of Adult Nutrition Examination and Consultation, National Institute of Nutrition, he is often asked by parents to advise on diet and rest for their children during each exam season.

He said there is no specific food that can help improve memory and alertness, instead parents need to create a diverse, nutritious and balanced menu.

With the hot weather of summer, Mr. Hung advises choosing seasonal foods to limit the risk of food safety. Prepared dishes should be eaten as quickly as possible. If not finished, parents should store them in the refrigerator, dividing them into raw and cooked. Parents should be careful not to make strange dishes for their children.

In addition to seafood or poultry dishes, livestock such as duck, chicken, pork, beef, parents should also pay attention to protein from milk and eggs. The daily menu cannot lack green vegetables and fruits.

"A bowl of crab soup provides calcium and protein, which is good for health," Dr. Hung suggested. In addition, parents should divide the meals into small portions for children to eat easily.

Dr. Hung commented that parents have paid more attention to their children's nutrition but often worry and exaggerate the problem. Exams are important but parents should not put pressure on their children in both studying and eating. Parents' mistake is forcing their children to eat in a short time and buying supplements and functional foods to improve memory and alertness. Supplementation requires a doctor's opinion.

"Nutrition, like education, requires time and a process, not just focusing on exam time," he said, warning that overnutrition and inappropriate nutrition can lead to the risk of obesity and indigestion.

In addition, adequate nutrition must be accompanied by a reasonable rest regimen. Parents should not let their children stay up late or sleep irregularly.

"The way to help children reduce stress and study more effectively is to encourage them to maintain physical activity, the simplest way is to help their parents and grandparents with housework," said Mr. Hung.

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