Reading Nutrition Label : The Importance Should Begin with the Child

Abstract

Late school-age children are most likely exposed to the increased consumption of snacks overloaded with unnecessary nutrients, and the health knowledge among them was at a fair level. This may affect health care effectively. Thus, a nutritional label for every food and beverage product is necessary for late school - age children to make right choices and avoid unhealthy foods.  Therefore, it is important to educate children to read the nutritional label of food products with “healthier choice”. The responsibility of teaching the children to develop excellent dietary habits must be taken seriously by parents and guardians. Health workers and schools should also play an important role in promoting knowledge and understanding of nutrition among school-age children by organizing activities by using teaching materials to promote right dietary habits through reading nutritional labels without affecting physical, emotional, and social health. So, they will grow up to be a good future of the nation