Nutrition and health: a daily commitment at Pro Criança Cardíaca
On March 31, we celebrated National Health and Nutrition Day, a date that reinforces the importance of healthy eating habits for promoting well-being and quality of life. At Pro Criança Cardíaca, nutrition plays a fundamental role in the treatment of children and adolescents with heart disease, helping to control the clinical condition and also preventing future complications.
Dr. Carolina Maalouf, the institution’s nutritionist, emphasizes that food goes far beyond its nutritional function. “Food is a sum of many things: it is a source of nutrients, affection, comfort after a tiring day at work. It has many facets,” she explains.
The importance of nutrition for children with heart disease
Nutritional care at Pro Criança Cardíaca seeks to offer individualized monitoring, respecting the reality and socioeconomic conditions of each patient. Most of the children we serve come from families in situations of social vulnerability, which makes it even more challenging to ensure a balanced diet.
That is why Dr. Carolina works to raise awareness among families and children about the importance of nutrition, always in an accessible way and without technical terms. During consultations, the nutritionist involves the child in the process, seeking to understand their eating routine and suggesting affordable and viable replacements.
“We always work to adapt the guidelines to the reality of the families. When there is a lack of certain foods, we look for alternatives to ensure that the child receives the necessary nutrients without compromising the quality of the diet”, says Dr. Carolina.
Nutrition as a tool for transformation
The work of the Pro Criança Cardíaca nutrition team goes beyond the office. The goal is to educate, guide and create habits that can be maintained in the long term, promoting better health and quality of life for children and their families.
On this National Health and Nutrition Day, Pro Criança Cardíaca reinforces its commitment to promoting health through nutrition, recognizing nutrition as an essential pillar in the treatment of children with heart disease.
A healthy diet transforms lives – and here, at Pro Criança, every meal is part of this care. ❤️
