Measures to Be Taken for Children's Eating Habits

It is very important for children to have a habit of washing their hands and brushing teeth for a healthy life. Dirty hands can be the cause of many diseases ranging from simple colds to deadly hospital infections. For this reason, children have to get used to washing their hands thoroughly with soap under warm running water when they come home from outside, especially after entering the toilet before and after eating, playing outside.

Teachers should organize various activities (eg information contest, classroom newspaper, nutrition corner etc.) with the students in order to provide sufficient and balanced nutrition and to prepare the ground for discussing this topic with the students. Students should be questioned whether they have breakfast or not, and often warn them that they should not consume food sold outdoors. The content of the children's diaper bag should be prepared in accordance with the menu examples previously recommended by the Ministry of Health and their contents should be checked frequently. During feeding hours; Food, such as cheese, eggs, fresh vegetables and fruits, milk, buttermilk, freshly squeezed fruit juice should be consumed rather than ready to use foods and beverages. Have a healthy life.