Summer vacation is over and the back-to-school season, which entails striving for the highest grades, has begun. The old saying “a healthy mind in a healthy body” comes into play here! Because staying healthy is the first thing your kid needs. You will need to plan well and teach your kid healthy habits to help him achieve his goals by having a healthy school year.

Healthy habits for healthy school year

1. Plan healthy meals

Nutrition is an important factor in academic performance; Studies have shown that kids who eat healthy, balanced meals are more alert during the school day and score higher than those who follow an unhealthy diet.

2. Make sure your kid eats healthy food

Your kid’s food should contain the five food groups which include proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals in moderate proportions.

3. Adhere to food safety practices

Which include:

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds before preparing food.
• Prepare food on a clean surface.
• Check labels of packaged foods to determine if they are appropriate and safe for your kid.

4. Give your kid plenty of water

Water is the best drink whether it is for kids or adults. Soft drinks, sweet tea, fruit drinks, and sports drinks contain a lot of sugar, so they can cause weight gain and obesity.

5. Make time to exercise

Studies have also shown that kids who exercise a lot have a better ability to remember.

Also, Exercising can boost metabolism and reduce obesity.

Disease prevention

1. Teach your kids steps to prevent disease

By teaching your kid to wash their hands for at least 30 seconds

• Before and after using the bathroom to prevent infectious diseases.
• Before eating or handling food to prevent bacteria, germs and other parasites.

2. Make sure your kid is fully vaccinated.

It does not stop with the Corona vaccine; it also includes sticking to your kid’s immunization schedule.

Prevention of lice

Head lice are widely spread by direct head-to-head contact that occurs during kids’ play and various activities. Here are some steps you can teach your kid to help protect him and prevent the spread of head lice:

• Avoid contact with the head (from hair to hair) during play and other activities.
• Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sportswear or hair ribbons.
• Avoid sharing combs, brushes, or towels. The combs and brushes used by the affected person should be disinfected by soaking them in hot water for 5-10 minutes.

But if your kid is feeling sick or unwell, contact the pharmacists at Al-Thiqa Pharmacy to get the appropriate medication.