Food for Students

While preparing for examination or during examination days, take a low calorie, high energy diet of fruit, vegetables, salads, plenty of water. And ensure good sleep.

Also students should go for fresh fruits and nuts and drink plenty of water. "When examinations approach, we tell them not to feel guilty about six - eight hours of sleep." When the examination hype goes up "we talk to the students about health issues involved."

Teachers can have their lunch with students and they are expected to bring a fresh vegetable or fruit every day. Also eat a salad along with the lunch, to promote the habit of eating right. Keep a dairy with all the details of food and sleep.

It is important that no child misses breakfast. A study reveals that children who do not have their breakfast show fatigue, lethargy and disinterest towards sports and studies. A child that has had a light breakfast is alert, active, interacts well with people, has a high IQ and a better cognitive response skill.

Children who feel terribly hungry when they get back home after school can try the nutritious sundal, vegetable cutlets, custards with fruits, milkshake with fruits and eggs.

During stressful times, students should be given plenty of protein and calcium. Vitamin C with its anti-oxidant properties helps to absorb calcium for good skin and alertness.

Students have the habit of munching chips, murukku, mixture, fried items or chocolates. They can substitute that with plenty of fruits, fresh vegetables, grated carrots and cucumbers.

"It is better to avoid eating out during exam time and particularly ice creams, unless it is a standard brand," she says. Almonds are a good source of energy, besides sprouted beans and boiled channa. Coffee, tea and aerated drinks can be avoided. Lack of sleep can kill a person than lack of food. It is very important to have fresh air and brisk walking.

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