How to feed children on hot days?

The child population is more sensitive to high temperatures, and heat months can cause changes in eating habits, they warn from the health portfolio.

In the summer it is important to highlight that food and hydration is extremely important to maintain body temperature, especially in children.

In this regard, the Food and Nutrition Institute (INAN) recommended that babies under six months, who receive breastfeeding, do not need to add with another liquid.

It is important to offer more frequently, to achieve body temperature regulation.Possibly, during the warm days, the baby in itself demands more milk.

From six months of age they must already consume drinking water and, in hot times, in greater quantity, avoiding the consumption of soda and sugary drinks that do not help hydration.

In addition, at that age, the baby already receives solid food and it is advisable.

Fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins, fiber and water, so it is important to offer them all colors.They are an excellent option to consume like mid -morning, snack or lunch dessert.

Children over 18 months of age can incorporate raw vegetable salads into their diet.As for food conservation, they should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.

It is necessary to keep the food cooked immediately in the refrigerator, but not for more than 48 hours.

Another important care is to wear children with light clothes, light colors, and avoid exposing them a long time to the sun or high temperatures.

Heat wave until Wednesday

Meteorology issued a special bulletin to warn of extreme temperatures in much of the country until next Wednesday.There is a high probability of establishing a heat wave.

To give a heat wave the minimum and maximum temperatures must be above 30ºC continuously.

According to the meteorology map, a total of 13 departments will register temperatures of 39ºC and more.Four will be in the order of the 37ºC.