Eating is one of the life's great pleasures and its important to take time to stop, relax and enjoy mealtimes and snacks. Scheduling eating times also ensures that meals are not missed, resulting in missed nutrients that are often not compensated for by subsequent meals. This is especially important for school children, adolescents and the elderly.
Breakfast is particularly important as it helps kick-start the
body by supplying energy after the all-night fast. Breakfast also appears to
help control weight. All mealtimes offer the opportunity for social and family
interaction. So whether it is three square meals or six mini-meals or snacks,
the aim is to make healthy choices you can enjoy.
