Meeting with a dietician
In February we took part in an online meeting with a dietician who presented ways of keeping fit and talked about healthy eating habits. In her presentation she focused on a balanced diet and the importance of physical activity. She presented the food pyramid and discussed all its levels. We have learnt what a balanced diet is, what kind of food and how much of it we should eat every day.
She gave examples of vegetables and explained what benefit for our health and body they have. Now we know that they are a natural source of all the elements needed for our growth. They are a source of vitamins and minerals. We should eat around 400 grams a day.
We also know that fruits are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. We should eat 300 grams of fruit a day. Doing sports is very important for our health and we should exercise regularly at least 60 minutes a day. Movement is like the best medicine. It is important for our heart, bones, brain, blood, lungs and the way we feel. Grain products should provide 50% of calories a day. The amount of calories depends on our physical activity. Children who play sports should get more calories compared to children who exercise less. The best for us are wholemeal bread, buckwheat groats and brown rice. They are a great source of fibre which helps our stomach and lowers the cholesterol level. Milk, yoghurt, cheese and other dairy products are a great source of calcium, protein, vitamin A, D and B. They help our bones grow. Proteins are also very important here. These can be found in products like fish, eggs and legumes. And remember, white meat is healthier than red. We should avoid animal fat and replace it with vegetable fat. We should also drink at least two litres of sugar-free water a day.