Not Allowed to Choose Randomly, Here's an Energetic Lunch Inspiration to Keep Your Child Motivated in Their Activities

Kapanlagi.com - Not only adults who live busy days. It turns out that school-age children also have to face busy activities every day, starting from school, participating in extracurricular activities, to taking lessons after school hours. This is what makes parents need to pay attention to the nutritional intake as a source of energy needed by children in carrying out various daily activities.

Well, so that children's nutritional needs can be properly fulfilled, parents must prepare the right energy provisions according to their needs. But, do you know that choosing food as children's provisions should not be arbitrary? Get a sneak peek at some of the secrets that can inspire you!

1. Choose Foods that Contain Complex Carbohydrates

One important nutritional component that should be included in a child's meal is complex carbohydrates, which have many benefits for the body. This type of carbohydrate is considered healthier than simple carbohydrates because it takes longer to digest, making the child feel full for a longer period of time.

The nutritional content in complex carbohydrates also serves as the main source of energy in the body's metabolic system. Not only that, this nutrient intake can also help maintain a child's weight due to its high fiber and low calorie content, as well as promote muscle mass.

So, what are the types of foods that fall into the category of complex carbohydrates? Well, you can meet this need through the consumption of whole wheat bread, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and legumes such as green beans, red beans, and peas.

2. Prepare Dishes with High Protein Content

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During their growth and development, it is very important for parents to pay attention to the nutritional intake that can support the process to run optimally. Well, protein is one of the important intake that supports this, you know.

Protein is an important part of the daily diet because it can help in the process of muscle mass formation in children. In addition, it also supports energy needs and acts as antibodies against diseases.

The protein requirement that needs to be fulfilled for children according to the Nutritional Adequacy Rate (AKG) from the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2019 is 25 grams per day for children aged 4-6 years, 40 grams per day for children aged 7-9 years, and 50 grams per day for children aged 10-12 years. Good sources of high protein foods for children include eggs, fish, soy milk, red meat, chicken, and yogurt.

3. Fulfill Children's Nutritional Needs Through Fresh Vegetables and Fruits

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Don't forget to fulfill your child's balanced nutritional needs through fresh fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals. Both types of food are also high in fiber, so they can help maintain digestive health and keep the stomach full for longer.

Vegetable needs can be met through delicious menus such as vegetable meat sandwiches or crispy vegetable fritters. Meanwhile, fruits can be processed into salads or their favorite fruit juices.

4. Complete Your Child's Lunch with Energy-Boosting Chocolate Drink

To meet your child's daily energy needs, don't forget to prepare an energy-boosting lunch in the form of their favorite chocolate drink. Chocolate drinks can be an additional source of energy that supports your child's daily activities. In addition, chocolate drinks can also help relax and relieve tense muscles after exercising. So, they can stay active and not feel tired after engaging in various activities at school.

Let's complete their energy needs by preparing MILO UHT, an energy-boosting chocolate drink with the natural energy from milk, chocolate, and double malt extract process in every MILO grain. This drink also contains vitamins B2, B3, B6, B12, C, and D, as well as Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron that support children's energy and nutrition during their active growth period.

So, what are you waiting for? Let's fulfill your child's energy needs with the goodness of MILO that provides energy for daily activities! Buy the product directly available at your favorite minimarket and e-commerce platforms!

(kpl/wri)