Is your kid following the trend of skipping lunch?

Does your child often skip meals? Find out and ensure that he/she doesn't. A study claims that it has become a trend among kids to skip lunches.

By: Editorial Team | | Published: March 30, 2015 12:23 pm

Does your child often skip meals? Find out and ensure that he/she doesn’t. A study claims that it has become a trend among kids to skip lunches. Also Read - Healthy vegetarian South Indian lunch recipes

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It was found that 13 percent of younger children and 17 percent of 9-13 year olds skip lunch on a given day.The researchers also claim that the behaviour persisted throughout the week and nearly a quarter of 9-13 year olds skip lunch on the weekends. (Read: Why children need to learn about nutrition)

How was the study conducted?

The researchers analysed the data from 2009-2013 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) that evaluated eating patterns of 3,647 children ages 4-13 years.

Why should you ensure your child doesn’t skip lunch?

The study found that children who skip lunch had a low intake of nutrients including calcium and fiber when compared to children who didn’t skip their lunch. The data also showed that for some children, the lunch meal was primarily responsible for the higher essential nutrient intakes of vitamin D, potassium and magnesium, as well as a nutrient of concern, sodium. (Read: Can food make your child smarter and more intelligent)

Lead author of the study, Kevin Mathias, PhD and Scientist at the Nestle Research Cente said that the study highlights an opportunity for both government and the food industry to develop new strategies to encourage children and adolescents to consume a healthy lunch.

The findings were presented at the American Society of Nutrition conference.

With inputs from ANI

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Published : March 30, 2015 12:23 pm

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