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You have already started preparations for the new semester. So, have you planned what you need to do about nutrition, which has a key role in helping children succeed? We have brought together the right nutrition tips for you while schools are opening.

DIET QUALITY IS THE CONDITION FOR SUCCESS

In the scientific study showing that diet quality is the main factor determining children’s school success and memory, it is stated that school-age children get 40 percent of their daily energy from non-nutritive junk foods such as wafers, chocolate, biscuits, carbonated and sugary drinks.

However, when a balanced diet that includes protein sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, meat, fish and nuts is provided instead, the problem of falling asleep in the classroom decreases and they can focus on the lesson more easily and for a longer period of time.

ATTENTION TO OBESITY

In a recent study that was published in the international Journal of Obesity, it was determined that the cortex's active memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language and consciousness in the brain of obese school age children are thinner, white matter integrity and the volume of the hippocampus, which is the center of memory is less.

It has been shown that this situation reduces memory, attention and decision-making ability in obese children. For this reason, it's very important to prevent obesity in childhood and to gain healthy eating habits in the family and school.

DON’T SEND SCHOOL WITHOUT BREAKFAST

This may be one of the issues we need to pay attention to the most during back to school. Make sure your child has breakfast for school success. For example, one day; cheese toast, freshly squeezed fruit juice, a handful of walnuts, cucumbers, tomatoes, lots of greens, a day of eggs, olives, lots of greens; another day you can choose a breakfast with pancakes including milk and honey.

ZINC IS VERY IMPORTANT

Zinc deficiency negatively affects cognitive development, attention, activity, neuropsychological behavior and motor development by causing structural deterioration in the nervous system in school aged children, causing problems in neuron transitions. In seafood, red meat, turkey meat, chicken meat, yogurt, eggs, cheese, walnuts, peanuts and bulgur are the best sources of zinc.

INCREASE COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 increase cognitive performance by taking part in the synthesis of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, which are important for neurological and psychological conditions. The best sources of folic acid are walnuts, dried beans, lentils, whole wheat bread, spinach, cauliflower and cabbage. Vitamin B12 is only found in foods such as red meat, chicken, turkey, fish and eggs. Vitamin B6; red meat, legumes, dried fruits, potatoes, carrots and green leafy vegetables are abundant.

FEED THE BRAIN WITH HEALTHY FATS

Rich sources of omega 3 oil acids, which are essential for the development of the brain, should be included in the diet of children. Oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, herring and salmon are very rich sources of omega 3, as well as plant foods such as flaxseed and walnuts are among the valuable foods with omega 3 content.

IRON-RICH TABLES FOR MEMORY

Scientific studies show that there is a significant relationship between blood hemoglobin concentrations and memory and school success, especially in children with iron deficiency anemia. The availability of iron minerals in animal sources such as lean red meat, chicken meat, turkey meat and eggs is high for the body.

In addition, nutrition should be supported by foods such as dried fruits, fresh dark green leafy vegetables, dried legumes, hazelnuts, peanuts and sesame, which are plant-based sources of iron that are less useful in the body. For this reason, eggs, red meat, chicken, and turkey meat should be included in one meal for a school child. In addition, foods such as hazelnuts, almonds and dried apricots should be consumed to increase the absorption of iron in the body.

Therefore, in order to feed your child healthy, you should always have fresh vegetables and fruits in your fridge. Beko's Innovative AeroFlow technology takes its inspiration right from Nature herself. AeroFlow technology provides gentle cold air distribution for lasting freshness, and the result is that your food stays fresh for longer.