Parents must pay close attention to the nutrition of children - Health Officials

Parents should pay close attention to the nutrition of children confined to homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Health sectors.

"With the prevailing situation, children face various nutritional problems," President of the Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association, Dr Chandima Madhu Wickramatilake said.

Children should always be provided with a balanced diet, and engaging children in a variety of activities at home can prevent unnecessary weight gain, she added.