«Do you know the principles of proper nutrition?»

Nutrition problems, especially the nutrition of children and adolescents, have always been and are being given great attention, since proper nutrition is one of the essential factors that ensure the correct processes of growth and development of the child’s body and prevents the appearance of pathology in him.

The problem of proper nutrition has not only medical, but also great social significance, because it is the determining factor of all subsequent human development.

Recently, many adults and children have started to eat fast food, fast food. On the one hand, it is simple and convenient, saves time. But absorbing such food daily, the body is unlikely to tell you “thank you”. And even if you feel good now, it does not mean that your health will be at the same level in the future.

On the eve of the World Day of Proper Nutrition, an event was held at secondary School No. 30 in Aktobe, attended by 3rd-year students of the Faculty of Public Health under the guidance of senior lecturer of the Department of Hygienic Disciplines with Occupational Diseases G.I. Karashova on the topic “Do you know the principles of proper nutrition?”, to which students of grades 7-8-9-10 were invited.

For this meeting, the students prepared reports on the healthy diet of children and adolescents, the dangers of carbonated and energy drinks and fast food, talked about “Fashionable” diets. In addition, videos were shown and visual aids “Nutrition Pyramid” and “Types of products necessary for the human body” were presented. Then a quiz “Question-answer” was held with the students, in which the students participated with interest and answered questions.

In conclusion, students and teachers thanked the guests for the event and for a lot of interesting and useful information.