National Nutrition week is celebrated from September 1-7 every year . Nutrition is the focal point of health and well-being. In other words, it allows you to be strong, provides you with the energy to do the things you want to do, and makes you look and feel your best.
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2011 is "Eat Right with Color." By eating a rainbow of colors, including fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains, healthy nutrition is achievable.
Guidelines for Healthy Eating for Children:
1. Encourage children to eat a variety food .
2. Feed children five small meals a day.
3. Make starchy foods the basis of a child’s main meals.
4. Children need plenty of vegetables and fruit every day.
5. Children need to drink milk every day.
6. Children can eat chicken, fish, meat, eggs, beans, ground nut, peanut, butter every day.
7. If children have sweet treats or drinks, offer small amounts with meals.
8. Offer children clean, safe water regularly.
9. Take children to the clinic every three months.
10. Encourage children to play and be active.
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