before returning to study in person
The Secretary-General of the Federation of Arab Hospitals, Consultant of Family Medicine, Community and Public Health, Professor Tawfiq Ahmed Khoja, explained that the safe return of primary students under 12 years of age in government, private, international and foreign schools, who were included in the decision of attendance education from Sunday 20/6/1443 AH, Corresponding to January 23, 2022 AD, it enhances the status of urban education and supports the educational system in the continuation of its educational path, inviting primary students and students
The necessity of arranging their social affairs and psychological preparation in order to adapt to the stage of safe return to school seats, after they were accustomed to distance education and gained great experience in dealing with the educational platform, and achieved successes, as the new stage requires rapid health and social adaptation with the requirements and conditions of return to attendance education.
He said that the most important health advice directed to male and female students is to rearrange sleep schedules from now on, so that it does not become an obstacle when starting the study, as the occurrence of sleep disorders and anxiety increases and the body does not get enough hours of sleep, which increases drowsiness during the day, and this may affect At the level of scientific awareness among scholars, avoiding staying up late is very important for the body to also obtain the required hormones, and not to have any disruption in the work of hormones, including the hormone "melatonin", which works to adjust the daily rhythm of individuals.
He pointed out that the second advice is to limit the use of electronic devices, because of their repercussions on the health of the body, especially before bed, as the Corona pandemic led to the imposition of dealing with devices excessively, especially among children who devoted most of their time behind devices to following electronic games, with a note The American Children''s Association recommended that parents and families limit the number of hours of exposure to technology for children each day, and not to exceed two hours for children between 5-18 years, but the empty indicators indicate the opposite.
He pointed out that the third and important advice is to manage time correctly. It is noted that most young children and adolescents do not manage their time well, so they spend most of the time as they want, and this may affect their educational attainment, so an important role is played by their parents in the correct direction towards time management.
He noted that the fourth advice is to allocate an hour a day to practice any sporting activity, to maintain weight, as this benefits the body and protects it from several diseases, topped by obesity and its complications, and diabetes (type II), and there are several sports that can be practiced, whether outside or inside the house, as this helps in Burn fat and calories, and make the body ideal in terms of weight that matches height.
He stated that the fifth advice is to make sure to eat breakfast before going to study, as this meal is considered the most important meal, as it gives energy and helps maintain the stability of blood sugar levels throughout the day. It is considered a healthy food for children that keeps pace with the stages of growth at the physical and cognitive levels, in addition to controlling the avoidance of hunger, and it must be taken into account that breakfast contains the basic elements that the body needs from energy, vitamins, minerals and fibers, and it is also recommended to focus on milk, eggs and fruits such as bananas or apples .
Professor Khoja concluded by saying: The sixth advice is to avoid wrong eating behaviors that lead to weight gain, as the child’s eating habits as well as the quality of food he eats play a role in the occurrence of excessive obesity, for example, eating excessive amounts of foods with high calories and fats instead of healthy foods .
