JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Pattern provision of food intake in children greatly affect the health and development. And intake of certain nutrients can cause effects to balance a child's brain. The
trend love to eat sweet foods such as chocolate, sweets, biscuits and
other snacks that are considered "normal" by the parents turned out to
be bad for the health of children.
"This
happens because sugar intake of a balanced diet alone is enough, when
coupled with a sweet tooth, the child would be an excess intake of
sugar," says child psychiatrist dr. Tjhin
Wiguna, Sp.KJ (K) at a seminar titled "Excess intake of sugar, which
may Interfere Concentration and Child Health" on Wednesday (19/12/2012)
yesterday in Jakarta.
Excessive sugar intake can lead to many health problems, including obesity, diabetes, caries of the teeth. Plus, a study shows excessive sugar intake can cause concentration problems in children.
"When
the consumption of excess sugar, the body will neutralize it by
increasing the production of insulin. While insulin levels are too much
will make the child tired so hard to concentrate," said Tjhin.
In addition to distraction, according Tjhin excessive sugar intake also resulted in changes in behavior and emotional state. At pre-school age children, excess sugar can reduce the quality of learning, the child becomes too active and more aggressive.
"The
most optimal sugar levels were 55% of total intake required by the
body. Not too low as it can cause the child lethargic, but also not too
high because it can interfere with the neurochemical (chemical compounds
in the nerve) that causes the body to tire easily. Importantly dates
back to carbohydrate intake balance, "he explained.
Besides
Tjhin also emphasizes the consumption of protein than carbohydrates,
especially before the child doing complex work that requires
concentration and alertness.
"Protein
will keep production constant energy so that the body does not easily
tired, in contrast to the high levels of sugar which was originally made
aggressive, but quickly tired then, so it affects the ability to
concentrate and even the intelligence of children," he concluded.
Sources: http://health.kompas.com/read/2012/12/21/05123068/
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