Time: 8: 15am – 8: 45am
Venue: Assembly Hall
Topic: Healthy Eating Habits
Speaker: Dr.Ayesha Usman
Class: IV & V (all sections)
Students of class IV & V accompanied with their teachers attended the session on Nutrition. Principal and Miss Parveen introduced the topic briefly. Dr. Ayesha started the session by describing the importance of a healthy diet.
Salient features of the session were:
- Importance of healthy balanced diet according to the food pyramid.
- Carbohydrate grain group should be your basic food of daily routine.
- Meat is the primary source of energy among growing children.
- Fruits & vegetables are rich in vitamins & minerals.
- Energy needs vary depending on growth & activity.
- Dairy group is essential for healthy bones & teeth.
- Avoid junk food, sugary items & fizzy drinks. Prepare lunch boxes with colorful healthy fresh fruits & vegetables.
- Plenty of water intake, 8 to 10 glasses / day.
Add variety to your child’s food.
Session ended with interesting question & answer session.