The benefits of sunlight for children

Sunshine kids is urgently needed, especially in the morning. Exposure to sunlight to taste could help the body produce vitamin D is needed for the growth of the child.

"Vitamin D will help the absorption of calcium and phosphorus which can increase the height of the child," said the Chairman of the Center for the study of nutrition and health University of Indonesia Ahmad Syafiq on the sidelines of the show Movement Nusantara Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) in SD Bubutan IV, Surabaya, East Java, on Wednesday (18112015).

Vitamin D is very good for the growth of bones and teeth. With exposure to the Sun for 10 minutes per day can already meet the requirement of vitamin D a day.

For that, the kids suggested diligently doing physical activity outdoors in the morning at around 06.00-10.00.

Brand Manager Hayudi Griyanda Refa FFI added, according to the South East Asian Nutrition Survey (Seanuts) children aged 2-4 years who are experiencing vitamin D deficiency reach 42.8 percent in the countryside and 34.9 percent in urban areas.

"So in this Archipelago Movement do not only give the 2015 nutrition education, but invited more active activities outdoors, gymnastics, playing basketball there," said Refa.

Recommended physical activity done during niminal 30 minutes daily or at least three times a week. Physical activity can improve the child's self-esteem, reduce stress, build a sense of sportifitas, to build social solidarity in children.

With a routine of doing physical activity, children are also not easily hurt, bones and muscles become stronger, healthier and fitter, and prevent obesity.