{"id":100000000402,"date":"2022-06-23T14:29:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T14:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood-canyon-gate\/?p=100000000402"},"modified":"2022-06-23T14:29:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-23T14:29:36","slug":"how-proper-nutrition-translates-to-success-in-preschool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/greatwood\/2022\/06\/23\/how-proper-nutrition-translates-to-success-in-preschool\/","title":{"rendered":"How Proper Nutrition Translates to Success in Preschool"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You have probably heard that nutrition is important for learning. Does good nutrition really affect your preschooler, though? Here are four thoughts on how proper nutrition really can translate to success in preschool:<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it low sugar<\/span><\/h4>\n

Perhaps you have seen your preschooler experience a \u201csugar rush\u201d after a holiday. It is true; sugar affects a child\u2019s hyperactivity level. Add preschool to the mix, and a child who has too much sugar in the system will struggle to stay calm and pay attention well during class. On the other hand, a preschooler will have more success in preschool when they do not have to work as hard to focus in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n

Incorporate omega-3 fats\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

For your preschooler, there are scientific benefits to incorporating omega-3 fatty acids in your child\u2019s diet. Healthful fatty foods like nuts, seeds, and fatty fish can aid in your child\u2019s healthy brain development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Guard against unhealthy dental problems\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

This <\/span>WebMD article<\/span><\/a> states that a good diet can help keep away unwanted problems from your child\u2019s mouth. Specifically, carbohydrates from unhealthy foods like candies and sweets can lead to tooth decay. Tooth pain or decay can cause educational gaps because a child in pain will struggle to pay attention in class. On the other hand, snack options like cheese and nuts better protect your preschooler\u2019s enamel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use children\u2019s books to assist you in teaching proper nutrition<\/span><\/h4>\n

There are a variety of helpful children\u2019s books designed to help get your child on board to eat healthier. (After all, eating healthy can mean missing less school due to sickness.) Here are two book ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n