What are the three levels of food education?

Food education consists of three levels: first, food cultivation, cultivating good eating habits; second, food knowledge, improving scientific dietary knowledge; third, food education, educating people with food and shaping a sound personality.

1. Food and nourishment

Eating and drinking should be done regularly, and each meal should be completed within a certain period of time. Avoid eating while playing or listening to stories or watching TV. If you eat too slowly, you cannot tolerate it and you must stop eating in time. Eat at a fixed time, preferably at the dining table. Young children can eat at the table with adults. The diet should have a certain amount of satiety, ensure that you eat a good meal, and do not give snacks or candies at will. However, 1 to 2 snacks can be given between meals. Children aged 2 and above are given 2 snacks, and those aged 2 and above are given 1 snacks.

2. Food knowledge

The main dietary hygiene habits include not being picky or picky about food, eating on time, not overeating, washing hands before meals and before eating, not eating unclean food, not reading, watching TV, or joking while eating, and not doing strenuous exercise after meals. wait. A balanced diet should include a variety of foods. Daily meals should include cereals and potatoes, vegetables and fruits, livestock, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, soybeans, nuts and other foods. In addition to cooking oil and condiments, the average daily intake is more than 12 kinds of food, and more than 25 kinds of food per week.

3. Food education

Pay attention to the combination of food education and traditional food culture. Schools can increase students' interest in food culture by introducing local snacks and historical folk culture. During every traditional festival, the school will actively cooperate with parents and use various social resources to jointly carry out theme activities on food education culture.

The importance of food education:

In our neighboring country, Japan, it is in full swing, and everyone from kindergarten to university attaches great importance to it. The popularity of food education education is not just a form, but also has far-reaching significance for children. "Food Education" allows children to understand the different nutrients contained in different foods, not only learning chemical knowledge but also health knowledge. Then realize the importance of a balanced diet and establish good eating habits.