Balanced Diet It is imperative that students enjoy having a healthy and well balanced diet because they will be using up way more energy through increased brain function and physical activity. A child who is hungry cannot concentrate on learning, a child who is overweight will have difficulty developing motor skills, a child having excessive sugar intake will be too excitable to focus, and a child on a severely restricted low fat diet will lack the energy and nutrients needed to perform at its best. When preparing daily lunch remember : 1. carbohydrates (not from sugar), 2. fruits/vegetables, and 3. protein (lean) and dairy. Consider the following:-
Sleep When a child sleeps the brain and body have a chance to further develop as well as repair any damage. Sleep is just as important for the development of the brain and body functions as eating healthy food. Children who are well rested, and enjoy a full night’s sleep are usually more alert with longer attention spans, more successful at school work, have better frame of minds, and are less exposed to physical and psychological illness. To have your child benefit from a full night’s rest, here are some recommendations:-
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