Nutrition Day at Tinkerbell
By Tony Alabastro

Community Nutrition Division officer Stephanie Chua Meah Lean (L) and Principal Iidil Rahma Abdullah (R), proclaims Nicole as Ms Healthy Body.

Nurasma Aini Hj Mat Yassin gives talk on virtues of eating the right food at Learning School.

For its Nutrition Day celebration, Tinkerbell Learning School had two officers from the Ministry of Health to teach on this subject in a special session.

Community Nutrition Division officer Nurasma Aini Hj Mat Yassin advised the children to drink milk for strong teeth and told parents to encourage their kids to eat fruits and vegetables everyday.

She told the little ones to limit their intake of sweets to twice a week.

Nutrition officer Stephanie Chua Meah Lean led an aerobics exercise for students, and distributed nutrition pamphlets for their guardians.

The pupils waved, swung their hands and kicked around to some upbeat music.

The aforementioned invited guests also prepared a 20-minute juice-making demonstration using fresh watermelons, apples and pears.

"What we are drawing your attention to today is the importance of good health and nutrition," stated the school's Principal, Iidil Rahman Abdullah.

"Nutrition involves a diet of balanced food that are fresh and of good quality.

"Here at Tinkerbelle, we have raised our concerns with parents.

"Following our own food programme, we have witnessed remarkable changes within three to four weeks, like increased appetite and less tantrums.

"The overall result are happier, better-behaved children who are more active and interested in learning and playing," she said.

Highlight was the proclamation of Hoffman as Mr Healthy Body, Nicole as Ms Healthy Body, Rusydi as Mr Talent and Diane as the Best In Sportswear among fourteen contestants.

The theme was "Promoting Proper Nutrition For Good Health Towards Smart Living."

Youngsters from the Nursery, Kindergarten 1 and 2 were dressed in sports attire as well as hats decorated with fruits and vegetables.

Together, they sang "Bangun Pagi," "Water Melon," "Bahay Kubo" (My Nipa Hut), "Leron Leron Sinta" and "Inky Dinky Doo" during several intermissions.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin