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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-04-06, Page 15He's got a pacemaker. She's got a grandfather... lobi donations lli.'lj) V' S011ll'O►1C a second chance. Ht ART AND srROKI • FOUNDAnoN impritviux your odd., (Nail's! • Canada's 41 killer LueknoW• Sentinel, Wednesday, :1pri1 fi, 1994 - Nage 15 Nourishing, our children's dreams Children's dreams are filled with images of bein all-star hockey players and fam movie stars; of sii►4ging in fro of millions of people and travelling to the moon. Althoughmost kids won't reath such lofty goals, a parent's dream is to see their children fulfil their potential. "Making sure our kids are eating healthy foods is one of the greatest gifts parents can give to their children," says Tena Van't `Foort, Public Health Nutritionist at 'the Bruce -Grey -Owen Sound Health Unit. "In the long term, a well-fed child is more likely to grow up able to realize their dreams. In the short- term, they tend to do better in school and take part in physical activities they enjoy." According to the experts, children should be encouraged to eat a variety of wholesome foods that they enjoy. "Keep lots of grain products, vegetables and fruits around the house," says Van't Foort. "Milk products, meat, fish, legumes and eggs will supply the needed calcium and iron to make their bones grow strong and keep their blood healthy." Children also need a lot of water, especially when • they are active. While it' is important for parents ,to set a good example for their kids, children's nutritional needs are more flexible than most adults. Whereas adults need• to cul back on fat intake by choosing lower -fat foods 'more often, young children need adequate calories to support growth spurts, This means that meals can include ;more nutrient - dense but higher fat foods like cheese and peanut butter in meals and snacks. Van.'t Foort' is alarmed about the growing trend towards child dieting. "Although more Canadian children suffer from being overweight than in the past, dieting is not always the best solution. Most kids should be encouraged to eat healthy foods and take part in activities and sports that are fun." The' old adage "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" is as true today -as it was for past generations. Although, the .research is not all in yet, most teachers will tell you, that breakfast skippers have. trouble concentrating and learning in the classroom. As with many , things, children learn best from example. If your mornings are especially hectic, have your children help set thetable the night before and put out the non-perishable foods. It's a great way to save some time. If your children don't want to eat breakfast right away, pack extra '. food in their lunch bag for the way to school, or at morning .recess. 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