General requirements for the organization of meals for children and adolescents in restaurants

Abstract

The article is devoted to the consideration of the organization of food for children and adolescents in restaurants. General requirements for the organization of nutrition for children and adolescents have been established, that the organization of nutrition for children and adolescents involves rational nutrition, a variety of dishes, taking into account dietary needs and restrictions, as well as creating comfortable conditions for their reception. Maintaining these requirements contributes to the formation of healthy eating habits and ensures the normal growth and development of children and adolescents. The peculiarities of children’s nutrition at different age periods are given, which indicate the need to adapt the diet and food products to the agerelated needs and capabilities of the child’s body, their eating habits, the ability to digest various products, as well as the specifics of growth and development. The relevance of the topic of nutrition among children and adolescents in modern conditions has been studied. The main factors affecting the nutritional disorders of children older than 1-2 years and adolescents of older age groups are considered. Recommendations were provided on the distribution of calories per day for older children and adolescents with 4 meals a day. Features of nutrition of children and adolescents in different age periods and daily physiological norms of nutrition for children of different ages are given. It has been established that in order to ensure healthy nutrition for children and adolescents, special attention should be paid to the composition of food, in particular to the presence of essential amino acids, which are the main building material for new cells and tissues. Recommendations are provided that are important for ensuring proper physical and mental development, health and well-being of this population category. In addition, it is important to teach children and adolescents the basics of healthy eating. Understanding the importance of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle can contribute to the formation of good habits that will be beneficial for their future. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the opportunity to provide and help restaurants serving the younger generation and improve their conditions.