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Ms. NMK - 36 years old, living in Phu Nhuan district (HCMC) - said that this year her child started first grade. Previously, when going to kindergarten, the child ate breakfast at school so the family did not have to think much about what to feed the child for breakfast.
But now that my child is in first grade, he has to eat breakfast before going to school, so Ms. K. really wants to know how to prepare a good breakfast for the child?
Children who eat a full breakfast learn better.
Many people often say "breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Doctor Ngo Thi Bach Yen, head of the skin care and treatment unit (examination department, Ho Chi Minh City Hospital of Traditional Medicine), believes that this saying is partly true.
Many studies have shown that children who eat a good breakfast do better in school. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children who eat breakfast before school have improved memory and concentration during class. Since the brain uses the most energy of all the organs in the body, a good breakfast is important.
According to Dr. Bach Yen, when children start going back to school, it is also time for parents to review the importance of a full breakfast before a school day, and also plan and create a menu for their children to eat for breakfast before they go to school.
A good breakfast for children is one that is full of nutrients. Dr. Bach Yen believes that breakfast should include dishes from several different food groups. Parents should try to include 3 to 4 different food groups in breakfast, such as:
• Carbohydrates include foods such as bread, noodles, rice, corn, potatoes...
• Protein includes foods such as milk, eggs, beef, peanuts, and beans. Some studies now suggest that children should also eat protein from both animals and plants.
• Vitamins, fiber, minerals include vegetables, fruits, salads, milk (like yogurt or fresh milk)
• Healthy fats (like avocado or peanut butter)
Eating a variety of foods from different food groups will help keep your child fuller longer, so he or she can focus on schoolwork.
Get rid of the habit of "buying random" things for children to eat for breakfast.
Nowadays, many parents are busy and often "buy" something for their children to eat when they go to class. Doctor Bach Yen has pointed out some foods that should be limited for children to eat for breakfast. These are fried foods, fast foods, frozen foods, carbonated drinks, and juices with a lot of sugar...
Eating these foods in the morning can cause bloating and digestive discomfort. In addition, these foods contain refined carbohydrates and added sugars that can lead to a sharp drop in energy in the mid-morning.
Dr. Bach Yen suggests that parents try alternatives. Specifically, instead of giving children fruit juices that are high in sugar, try giving them fresh fruit juices or fresh milk, skim milk.
Try whole-wheat toast, a whole-wheat muffin with peanut butter and banana, or whole-wheat toast with avocado and chia seeds instead of fried foods like doughnuts... Doughnuts contain saturated fat, which is linked to a higher risk of heart disease.
When choosing breads and cereals, choose those made primarily with whole grains. Whole grains include oatmeal, barley, brown rice cereal, buckwheat, whole cornmeal, millet, whole rye, whole wheat, or others.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day
Doctor Nguyen Thi Hoa, former head of the nutrition department at Children's Hospital 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, affirmed that breakfast is very important because it provides nutrients for the brain to function after a night of not eating or drinking anything. A good breakfast needs to have all four groups of nutrients: protein, starch, fat and vitamins.
Dr. Hoa advises that it is best for mothers to cook breakfast for their children at home, but if they do not have the time or conditions, they should buy food for their children that contains all of the above nutrients. When buying, they should also choose reputable places that ensure food hygiene and safety for children.
According to Dr. Bach Yen, breakfast plays an important role in enhancing physical and mental activity as well as increasing children's learning ability, because breakfast is the main source of energy for the brain.
Breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day for everyone, not just children. Eating the right breakfast will provide energy and help start the day full of energy.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vao-nam-hoc-moi-cha-me-chuan-bi-bua-sang-the-nao-cho-tre-khoe-hoc-tot-20240905092022756.htm
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