Tan Ai Chu: 229 Students Participate in Loving Nutrition Meal Program, Demonstrating School and Parents' Commitment to Students' Health

(Miri, 3rd) SJKC Chung Hua Miri headmaster Tan Ai Chu stated during the launch ceremony of the school's 'Loving Nutrition Meal Program' today that, according to the 2024 Miri Chinese Public School student Body Mass Index (BMI) data, among 1,141 students, 57 are underweight, 687 have normal weight, 204 are overweight, and 193 are obese.

 

“As of now, 229 students have actively participated in this program, demonstrating the school and parents' shared commitment to students' health.”

 

She pointed out that to enhance students' health awareness, the school invited Zhang Chunhui, a nutritionist, on August 27, 2024, to hold two 'Healthy Eating Lectures' aimed at helping students understand the importance of a balanced diet.

 

She said that these two special lectures on the nutrition meal program not only deepened parents' understanding of the program but also gained their widespread support.

 

She expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the school's teachers, students, and board of directors to the health bureau's team for their professional nutritional knowledge, tailoring balanced meal plans for the children; each menu is scientifically prepared, covering essential nutrients such as proteins, fiber, and vitamins; she also thanked the cafeteria operators for their full cooperation in transforming nutritional concepts into colorful, flavorful, and appealing meals that allow children to eat healthily and happily!

 

She emphasized that we understand modern family life is fast-paced, and many parents are busy with work, making it difficult to carefully prepare every meal for their children. However, growth happens only once—nutritional intake during childhood directly affects a child's immunity, learning focus, and even lifelong health foundation.

 

“According to research by the health bureau, a balanced diet can not only reduce issues like obesity and anemia but also improve children's classroom performance and physical fitness.”

 

She stated that education has never been a one-sided effort but a joint mission between home and school. She sincerely invites parents to actively participate in the 'Loving Nutrition Meal Program', adding an extra guarantee for their children's healthy future. It is not just about ordering a breakfast for their children but also saving a 'capital of health' for them.

 

She pointed out that the school actually planned to implement the 'Loving Nutrition Meal Program' a long time ago. Now, with the active cooperation of the cafeteria operators, a loving nutrition meal costing only 4 RM per portion is offered to student parents, and she hopes more student parents will sign up to participate.

 

On the other hand, she also pointed out that the loving nutrition meal menu is not randomly arranged by the cafeteria operators; it must be approved by the health bureau before being provided to students.

 

She said that the school's loving nutrition meal, approved by the health bureau, features a different menu every four weeks, including carbohydrates such as grains and whole grains, vegetables, proteins, and fruits.