School: A healthy return

There are only eight days left until children and young people return to school, and the point that must be the most important is food, both in choosing these snacks and in handling them.

Food handling like this is key to avoid risk of infection from illness.

Actually, World Health Organization suggests practicing healthy habits and physical activity, which is necessary for future health.

In this sense, nutritionist Francisco Morales reiterates that it is time snack is key, Then they will take care of their food, live with their peers and carry out contact activities such as games, sports and others.

For this reason, for school snack there are some points on which it is convenient to be careful and cautious. Like which one? Morales offers some advice.

Proper hand washing before eating water and soap or as another alternative use alcohol or alcohol gel, says the expert.

It is ideal for the snack to be prepared at home and to be like healthy possible. They should send fruit, vegetables, yogurt or milk to their children.

In case you buy on the way, they have to ensure that the people preparing it respect a proper handling food, and if it is a packaged or bottled product, it must be well washed or cleaned with water and soap or alcohol.

Morales also mentions playtime, the moment when boys go to school kiosks to consume snacks.

“Snacks are a source of vvitamins and minerals necessary for the growth and development of children. To meet their daily nutrient needs, they need to eat a variety of foods,” says the Nevada-based nutritionist.

Snacks are well presented and with healthy food different colors, They help promote healthy eating habits.

Another aspect they have to consider is that they have to use a container that can be opened facilitateThis prevents teachers, administrators or classmates from handling the snacks of others who are trying to help.

It is suitable for drinking children and youth bring your own thermos, water bottles or individual containers to reduce the risk of sharing.

Healthy diet

Remember that Law 75 of November 15, 2017 establishes measures to promote proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle in schools. While Resolution 049 of January 30, 2018 establishes the Basics of offering healthy food in kiosks and cafeterias of educational centers”.