The new year has begun. In this spring when all things revive, children are also full of vitality, with active functions of tissues and organs in the body and increased activity. In order to adapt to this characteristic and to adapt to the dry climate in spring, the kindergarten has made some corresponding adjustments to the recipes to ensure the children's nutritional supply when arranging the children's diet.

1. Ensure an adequate supply of calcium

Spring is a good season for children to grow taller. Children’s growth is mainly the result of bone development. The main component of bones is calcium. Therefore, children should be supplied with sufficient calcium in spring. Children need 700-800 mg of calcium per day, and the appropriate supply is no less than 1,000 mg per day. Foods rich in calcium include sesame seeds, day lilies, radish, carrots, kelp, mustard greens, snails, dried shrimps, etc. Then there is pork rib soup or bone soup. These soups are not only rich in calcium, but also help the body absorb calcium. Our kindergarten will continue to use bone broth to cook dishes once a week to ensure children's absorption of calcium.

2. Supplement more vitamin C

The role of vitamin C in the human body is to increase the sensitivity of cranial nerves, make the brain respond flexibly to stimulation, and also improve immunity and resistance. Disease ability has a very important effect on children's brain and body. Spring is windy and the climate is dry, which can easily cause hemorrhage. Vitamin C has a good effect on preventing bleeding and must be supplied in time. Our garden will try our best to let the children eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C, such as citrus, apples, tomatoes, radishes, etc.

3. Properly mix coarse and miscellaneous grains

Coarse grains and miscellaneous grains can first supplement the body with minerals and ensure the supply of trace elements, such as iron, zinc, manganese, copper, calcium, Phosphorus, etc., followed by cellulose and various vitamins, and thirdly organic compounds with special structures, such as aromatic substances, amino acids, etc. Moreover, a variety of foods is also very helpful in promoting appetite, stimulating children's appetite and enhancing children's digestion and absorption capabilities. Our kindergarten will continue to maintain the mix of whole grains as children’s staple food. Use the natural colors and aromas of various grains to make reasonable combinations to make a variety of pasta that children love to eat.

4. Eat more foods containing natural sugars

Due to the warmer climate and shorter days and shorter nights in spring, children’s metabolic function is strong, and the time for outdoor activities is also greatly extended, resulting in calories and The consumption of nutrients will be relatively increased, making children often feel hungry. Therefore, our garden has also made corresponding adjustments to the ingredients in the recipes. The ingredients used will be mainly homemade and supplemented by purchased ingredients.

5. Exquisite workmanship, various colors

In order to meet the various nutrients needed by children's bodies, we not only provide nutritious food, but also take into account the psychological and physiological characteristics of children. Since young children have a small stomach capacity and a small amount of digestive juice, monotonous food can easily lead to anorexia and partial eclipse. However, young children are very curious and are easily affected by the external environment. Therefore, when making meals, we pay special attention to the color, aroma, taste and appearance of the food, and often change the colors and varieties to make coarse grains carefully and fine grains skillfully. To promote good appetite in young children. For example, when cooking rice porridge, add rhubarb rice, sweet potatoes, peanuts, etc.; the types of pasta should be basically the same every two weeks. For example, add raisins, black sesame seeds, melon seeds, etc. to sugar packets; make steamed buns once a week, but the fillings every week. The ingredients are all different; even the noodles are also made into various styles such as fried noodles, shredded pork noodles, fried noodles, and soup noodles. When it comes to food selection and preparation, we also strive to adapt to children’s digestive abilities and eating psychology to prevent food from being too sour, salty, or greasy.

6. Create a good eating atmosphere and increase children’s appetite

The quality of the environment when children eat directly affects their appetite. Pre-meal nutrition introduction, teacher explains to children Watching today's meal not only puts the children in a happy eating mood, but also increases their knowledge.