THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF ‘SUPOSHAN’ (NUTRITION) EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS

In an age, where childhood obesity is on the rise and fast food options are ubiquitous, the need for nutritional education in schools has never been greater. This blog explores the importance of integrating nutritional education into the school curriculum and how this can impact student health and wellbeing. When students understand the importance of good nutrition, they become more aware of the food they eat. Nutritional education in school is not about teaching students what is on their plate, It’s also about teaching students what they should eat. It’s about improving their health and well-being.Good nutrition directly affects a student's ability to concentrate and perform well inschool. When children eat nutritious food, they will be able to improve their intelligence, think better and learn more.
Nutrition education not only helps students during their school years; It forms the basis for lifelong healthy choices. Students who understand better nutrition will carry these lessons to adults, thereby contributing to a healthy society.
Participating in nutritionaleducation can help prevent food insecurity by teaching students how to prepare good meals. This experience empowers students and their families to make healthy choices despite limited resources.
Food education to raise awareness of global food, food production and environmental impacts. It encourages students to consider where their food comes from and the ecological context of their food choices.Sugary and high-fat foods that offer fewer nutrients should be limited to maintain a healthy diet.
 
Fundamentals of Nutrition Education: Food education involves teaching students about the foods they eat and how they affect their bodies. It’s not just about understanding the food groups; It’s about understanding how their food choices affect their health.
 

 Healthy Nutrition: Nutrition education helps students make smart food choices and encourages a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Preventing Health Problems:Nutrition education gives students the information they need to make better food decisions. This can reduce health problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. By understanding nutrition, students can take control of their long-term health.The increasing rate of childhood obesity is a global problem. Food education is a powerful tool to solve this problem.

Educational Skills :
Supporting Lifelong Healthy Nutrition:
Preventing Food Insecurity:
 Raising Awareness:
 

Foods To Encourage:
·       Fruits: Rich in essential nutrients and delicious for kids.
·       Vegetables: Important for a well-rounded diet, though sometimes challenging to get children to eat.
·       Protein: Lean meats, poultry, beans, eggs, nuts, and soy products are all excellent sources.
·       Dairy: opt for low-fat dairy products or soy-based alternatives.
·       Grains: Prioritize whole grains over refined options for added nutrition. 
 Foods to Avoid: ·   Sugary and high fat foods that offer fewer nutriebnts should be limited to maintain a healthy diet

   
  Beautiful Stories from Around the World
Schools and programs around the world are using good food education. They found that students changed their eating habits, resulting in healthier, more robust diets.
Parents, teachers, and policy makers should be aware of the importance of nutrition education. It is our collective responsibility to advocate for its inclusion in the school curriculum and to support health promotion programmes. Implementing nutrition education in schools can face challenges or logistical challenges. However, these challenges can be overcome with the determination of teachers and the support of parents and society.
 Food education in schools is not just about teaching children to eat vegetables. This is an investment in their health and future. We empower students to live healthy, successful lives by giving them the knowledge and tools to make healthy nutritional decisions.
The importance of campus dining education cannot be underestimated. This is an important step towards creating a healthy and knowledgeable generation. Schools contribute to the health of students and the broader community by providing students with the information and tools to make better nutritional decisions. This is a small investment but provides long-lasting benefits to individuals and society as a whole. Let’s nourish their minds and bodies so they can be healthy tomorrow.

DONE BY :

KHADIJA TABASSUM

M.Sc