Students taking a closer look at the model food items while Assistant Nutrition Officer (Acting) with the National Nutrition Centre, Glencill Taylor speaks to them about where in the Caribbean Food Groups each item would be found.
EAT HEALTHIER
Taylor’s comments came while speaking on the side-lines of her session on making healthy food choices. This interactive session was done yesterday with the Class 4s at the People’s Cathedral School.
During her visit, Taylor spoke to the pupils about incorporating items from the Caribbean Food Groups, water and low fat milk daily in their diets. She also spoke to the students about removing fat from their meats and selecting fruits as a snack as well as reminded them about the importance of including at least one hour of physical activity into their day-to-day routine.
Taylor also spoke to the Class 4s about the work done by the nutritionists and dieticians of the Centre and where it is located. She additionally encouraged them to visit the Centre’s website during their leisure time.
Her talk formed part of the Centre’s activities for Nutrition Week 2016 which will conclude this Friday. The theme for the period is ‘Healthy Foods for Children and Young People’.