Nutrition Program
Nutrition prgram
If there’s one thing we can all agree on is that everyone loves food, but With all the endless choices it can become overwhelming. Nutrition plays a huge role in the development of children, most of the time kids do not understand why they need to eat certain foods; for example you might of heard These questions before. “Why do I have to eat my vegetables? Why are fruits important? Do I really need to drink water it taste like nothing”Children are filled with questions that they need answers to. Teaching them about proper nutrition can answer their questions on why they need to eat certain foods and can also set them on the right trail for a healthy lifestyle!
At Solaris we offer free nutrition classes to help parents decide what’s best for their children's meals. Nutrition classes have its benefits, not only for their physical health but also for their mental health.
Nutrition classes can provide self-awareness:
Lessons on healthy foods teaches kids the responsibility of taking care of their own health. It encourages them to think about how they feel physically and mentally depending on the food they eat.
When children are aware of what they are eating, it can boost their self-confidence and make them feel better about themselves. They’ll love the fact they have some “responsibility” for themselves, a feeling
of independence. They will also learn to explore the mind -body connection ( which is very important in children’s development) this will help them make better choices to nourish their bodies, and help them find the best version of themselves.
Nutrition also plays a role in Social awarenesses :
As mentioned before there are endless amounts of choices when it comes to food. Not all food is the same, it comes from all over the world, each plate has its own history.
Nutrition classes are an opportunity to teach kids about culture and family heritage on where the food comes from. Teaching children about various cultures around the world will
open their eyes and their minds on exploring different foods, traditional practices and most importantly it will help them appreciate and have a better understanding for diversity!
Teaching children about nutrition can sound like a long and draining task, however it does not have to be! Children look up to their parents for guidance. The solaris nutrition program will create a strong foundation for you and your children. It will teach them the importance of healthy food such as fruits and vegetables and will encourage them to stay away from processed food and unhealthy snacks!