Parents should not reward children for fulfilling school tasks and sweets. It should also be avoided to serve sweets to children among the main courses. It is more suitable to prepare a sweet snack or breakfast occasionally. This results from the recommendations of the Public Health Authority (ÚVZ) SR.
- When eating, it advises to limit sweets outside the main meals.
- Healthy tenths or breakfast are preferred over sweet snacks.
- Children should have a regular breakfast for school performance.
- An alternative to rewards are activities supporting physical and mental well -being.
“In children, healthy eating is one of the most important components of their lifestyle. The child’s diet should be varied, with the representation of all essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Enough dairy products, fruits and vegetables are important,” Explained by experts. ÚVZ also points to the importance of regular diet of the child, including regular breakfast, which can fundamentally affect the performance of the child during school teaching.
According to experts, the reward for children does not always have to be only sweet goodness, but also pleased healthy activity. “Take them for a walk in the countryside, which can be associated with knowing the surroundings, go cycling with them, or try the adrenaline activity that will entertain children. And, moreover, you will do something for your health,” they propose. As they noted, such activities are beneficial not only for physical but also for the psychological well -being of schoolchildren and adolescents.
