Back To School e Book

back to school
with bournvita
E-book for parents & caregivers
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Table of contents
What can we expect from this e-book
1 5
INTRODUCTION IMMUNITY AND NUTRITION
GUIDANCE
2 6
PHYSICAL FITNESS BOURNVITA’S 8 IMMUNITY
GUIDANCE NUTRIENTS GUIDANCE
3 7
MENTAL HEALTH CONCLUSION
GUIDANCE
4
SAFETY MEASURES
GUIDANCE
With the new academic year fast approaching, your children will finally go back to school, having to attend
classes physically. After staying within the safe confines of your homes and under your 24 hour supervision,
your children will now step out in the real world while taking precautions to deal with the pandemic. This
situation is bound to create numerous doubts in your mind and that of your children and hence it is only
natural that you and your child might be feeling a little anxious at this point.
During these testing times, we, Bournvita have decided to step in and do what we do best - support parents to
ensure that their children are mentally and physically prepared to take on any challenge. This e-book consists
of various health and safety tips that you can follow and teach your kids in order to ensure their physical and
mental well-being. The book contains infographics that convey important pointers in a simple and engaging
format to ensure that you receive all the support that you may need in this phase.
Disclaimer:
*Please follow the latest COVID guidelines published by the relevant authorities for your area. These tips are not a substitute for advice from
a qualified medical practitioner.
At Bournvita, we want to guide you and help you ensure that your children are ready to follow all safety
measures as they get back to school. We want to assist you in understanding the questions that may arise in
your mind and that of your child’s and provide you with all the answers that you will need to make this phase a
smooth one.
We want to prepare you and your child, to once again embrace a routine after having gotten used to remote
schooling over the last year and a half.
We will help you prepare your child to face the outer world through: -
1. Physically preparation with the nutrition of Bournvita and guidance by our experts with health tips.
2. Mental preparation by helping you understand the current emotions that your kids might be feeling in the
context of returning to school and providing guidance through our experts on how you can help them get
through this phase.
How to boost
your child’s physical preparedness
for a return to school
Here are a few tips for you and your children.
Physical health is extremely important, especially for children. Learning good habits early in life keeps
them healthy both physically and mentally throughout. Here are some ways in which you can help your
child cope with their education better by improving their physical health.
Practice yoga and breathing Rely on community. Stay in

exercises. We recommend touch with your child’s school.
practicing with your children As a parent, you need to stay
as a bonding exercise, informed, receive guidance,
perhaps before school and and ask questions wherever
bedtime. These are essential necessary. Community and
self-practicing methods to parent groups are a great way
boost immunity for all to support each other,
common health problems. Sun especially while
salutations can be especially homeschooling during this
beneficial. COVID crisis.
Establish a routine, especially Teach them positive hygiene

in times of increased stress. practices. Show your children
Maintain a fixed morning how to properly wash their
routine, bedtime, meal plans, hands, use hand sanitiser,
and weekly activity schedules. avoid social gatherings where
Include play and reading time, possible, wear a mask in
and use them as learning public, and other hygiene
opportunities for your kids. habits to keep them safe and
This provides essential healthy. Explain the value of
structure for your child to these practices to them.
flourish.
Eat regularly, healthily, and Focus on sleep hygiene. Good

enough. Food is fuel. Make quality sleep is one of the
sure you are paying attention most important underlying
to your child’s diet and determinants of immunity and
teaching them about proper physical health, especially for
nutrition. Learning about young, growing children.
nutrition early can ensure good Teach your child to switch
health later in life. Give them a devices off 1 hour before bed,
nutritious diet with plenty of lower the lights, avoid
water, citrus fruits, vegetables, snacking, and do some
foods containing Vitamin D breathing exercises or read a
(cheese, egg yolks) and foods book in order to prepare for
rich in zinc (legumes, lentils, bedtime.
beans, and nuts).
How to help
your child mentally cope
with a return to school
Ways to help your child deal with this change.
Your child should be able to handle the normal stresses of life, which includes being self-disciplined
and balancing the attention given to their education and playtime. In these times, it can be harder for
them to regulate their mental and emotional health: just like adults, children also experience
excessive stress, anxiety, and depression, but they respond to it differently. Here are some ways in
which you can help them.
Understand and validate your Beware of situational burnout

child’s feelings
Realise that kids will be anxious, restless and Because of the lack of educational support
nervous. Validate their feelings, and try to and environment over the past 2 years, many
share yours as well. Understand what it is children find it difficult to cope with school
about reopening that's making them scared. pressure. Make sure you are not pushing your
The core reason may be different for every child past their limits, and that they know they
kid, and once you know, you can address it are loved regardless of their grades.
directly.
Remind them of the positive Balance education

side of school reopening and rest times
Like meeting their friends and doing physical Understand that as we are all coping with the
activities. You can also talk about how you new normal, children are also struggling and
enjoyed your time with your friends, doing need space and time to feel adjusted. You can
different activities, etc. This way, you are try and develop a timetable of sleeping,
showing your child that school can be a place eating, learning, and playtime as a guideline.
of fun, learning, and making new friends.
Be honest with them about

Talk to your child
the current situation
Explain to children in an age appropriate Start open dialogue early on so that in the
manner that by following safety measures the future, if you notice any symptoms of mental
school has in place, they are winning against health issues, you can immediately and
germs. Introduce an element of achievement politely address it with your child. They
when kids go through with them, and assure should feel comfortable talking to you without
them that they will keep themselves and others fear of being scolded.
healthy by following these measures.
Observe changes
Demonstrate healthy coping in your child’s mood
The safer a home environment, the more Their verbal and physical cues will help
likely a child is to develop healthy coping guide you as to how they are feeling. If their
mechanisms to deal with school, but you can sad, angry, or otherwise unusual mood
help them in this process by showing them persists for more than a few weeks, it’s a
how you cope with your emotions. good indicator that something may be wrong.
Journalling, talking to someone, and
engaging in leisure activities are all great.
How to ensure your child's safety
in the outside environment
Follow these tips to keep your child safe
outside the walls of your home.
We all want our children to be happy and healthy, which includes avoiding illnesses. There are several
steps you and your child can take in order to prevent illness, especially in today’s world. Here are some
examples of how you can make health safety fun!
WASH YOUR HANDS SOCIAL DISTANCE

Teach your kids a proper hand-washing Social distance when possible. Though this
routine (including between the fingers and often means avoiding crowded places and
under the fingernails) and practice it with social gatherings, it makes any virus or
them, especially before meals. You can also infectious disease much less likely to spread
highlight the importance of hand sanitizer between people, keeping you safe.
when you don’t have access to a tap.
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD FOLLOW HEALTHCARE

Encourage your child to wear a mask in Follow healthcare best practices.
public, crowded areas. Explain that this will Make sure your children are having their
keep them safe. You can make this more fun annual physical exams, are updated on their
by buying them fun coloured or printed vaccinations, and address any issues with a
masks. (Do not do this if your child is 2 medical doctor. Don’t delay vaccinations.
years old or under)
ENSURE A HEALTHY ROUTINE EDUCATE YOUR CHILD

Ensure a healthy routine. This means that Educate your child to cover the mouth and
your child should be eating a healthy diet nose with a tissue or flexed elbow while
and drinking a lot of water. Contact your coughing and sneezing. Remind them to
child’s paediatrician regularly to get some dispose of the used tissue immediately
healthy diet tips. They should also be getting before washing their hands with either soap
plenty and water or hand sanitizer.
of sleep that will provide them with
the essential rest their growing
bodies need.
STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE REGULARLY CLEAN

WHO ARE SICK COMMONLY-USED SURFACES
Stay away from people who are sick, and Regularly clean commonly-used surfaces.
isolate yourself when you are sick. The best This means toys, tabletops, door handles etc
way to protect your child is to encourage which can carry germs and bacteria. Involve
them to avoid anyone visibly sick and stay your child by having them help you with this,
home from school when they are sick. and explain to them that they should avoid
touching their face with unwashed hands, or
touching public surfaces.
how to prepare
your child’s immunity
Our children’s health is a reflection of their immunity and nutrition. The food they eat helps them grow
their brains and bodies, as well as develop strong immunities, which is why it is so key for children to eat
the correct foods in the correct quantities. Although everything should be done in moderation, here are
some overall guidelines for improving your child’s health through immunity and nutrition.
AVOID JUNK FOODS. FOCUS ON HEALTHY FOODS.

This means fried foods, or Consuming green
foods cooked with vegetables, lentils, fiber and
excessive amounts of dairy iron rich foods is great
and fat like mayonnaise, because they contain all the
cheese, and palm oil, as well nutrients a child needs. A
as anything heavily good way to do this is to
processed with excessive make small switches initially:
amounts of preservatives for example, switch to
and added sugar. whole-grain bread from
processed white bread.
DRINK LOTS OF WATER DRINK BOURNVITA

Drink lots of water, at least 8 Drink Bournvita. Bournvita
glasses a day. Water contains essential nutrients
sustains all life, and that help a child grow, and
drinking enough of it is key therefore can be given to
to avoid health issues and children regularly for
maintain daily health. You maintaining health
can make this a fun game by and immunity.
rewarding your child when
they have had their 8
glasses.
MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S MAKE SURE YOU EAT

EATING HABITS BREAKFAST AS A FAMILY
Monitor your child’s eating Make sure you eat breakfast
habits, especially during as a family. This will teach
times of stress. Stress can your child the importance of
make your child eat more, the first meal of the day, and
less, or more unhealthy give them enough energy to
foods than usual. Paying do well during their day at
attention to this is key so school.
that any issue can be
addressed.
SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET BE A ROLE MODEL

IF NECESSARY FOR YOUR CHILDREN
If you’re a vegetarian, vegan, Be a role model for your
or have other dietary children. Your children will
restrictions, make sure you learn from your eating habits,
speak to your doctor about so make sure you practice the
supplements to make sure above and explain to them
your child is getting all the why taking care of nutrition is
nutrients they need to grow. so important.
how to prepare
your child’s immunity
Add these nutrients to your child’s diet
Vitamin E
• Acts as a powerful antioxidant and
helps to fight against infection.
• Found in nuts and oilseeds like
almonds, walnuts, sunflower
seeds, pumpkin seeds, peanuts
Vitamin C etc.
• Helps to prevent infections and
reduces its duration.
• Found in lemons, oranges,
papaya, pomegranate, amla, bell
peppers, etc.
Zinc
• Helps in building new cells of the
immune system.
• Found in meat, shellfish, legumes,
seeds and nuts, dairy, whole
grains, etc.
Folic Acid
• Boosts immunity and promotes
formation of red blood cells and
healthy cell growth.
• Found in beans and lentils,
avocado, fortified cereals, etc.
Iron
• A diet deficit in iron causes
anaemia and hampers the immune
system.
• Iron is present in chicken, oysters,
clams, mussels. Vegetarians can
consume lotus stem, leafy
vegetables, broccoli, beans, etc.
Vitamin D
• One of the most important for
supporting the immune system.
• Found in foods like oily fish,
fortified milk, juices, cereals, etc.
Vitamin A
• Helps to fight against infection.
• Found in carrots, sweet potato,
broccoli, red bell pepper, spinach,
leafy vegetables, etc
Bournvita’s
8 Immunity
nutrients
The outside world is not going to be ideal anytime soon, but adequate
nutrition and physical activity is essential for their growth. Your
children need the right nourishment to maintain immunity, so they are
better equipped to fight germs.
Bournvita has Inner Strength Formula with nutrients that support:
Immune System Strong Muscles Active Brain Strong Bones
8 immunity nutrients (Vitamins Protein helps Vitamin D absorbs 100% RDA of Iron and
A, B-12, C, D), Selenium, Iron, and build muscles Calcium from various foods Vitamin B-12, as well as 50%
Zinc and Copper) work and Phosphorous acts as a RDA of Iodine and Folate
together to maintain normal building block for bone help in maintaining a
immune function development. healthy brain and nervous
system.
C A
Vitamin C Vitamin A
Involved in the normal structure and facilitates proper function of immune
function of blood vessels, defends cells thar generate antibodies and
against infections and is a potent reinforces barriers against
antioxidant. disease-causing organisms.
Fe Iron
Necessary for immunity functions,
Cu Copper
Maintains immunity against sickness
such as formation of antioxidant and infection by helping in the
enzymes, production of antibodies formation of white blood cells
and the generation of reactive (WBCs).
oxygen species to kill pathogens.
Zn D
Zinc Vitamin D
Component of proteins and enzymes Protects the system against
critical for normal immune function pathogens by stimulating immune
which immune cells from oxidative cell proliferation.
stress during an immune response.
Se B12
Selenium Vitamin B12
Integral component of enzymes Maintains immunity against sickness
helps in the production of chemical and infection by helping in the
messengers that regulate formation of white blood cells
inflammation and immune cell (WBCs)
function.
Conclusion
We hope that the information in this e-book will guide you in preparing your child for a smooth transition to
schools when they reopen. The tips in this book have been curated to ensure that this phase becomes less
stressful for you as a parent and your child. Following these could help ensure that your child’s mental and
physical well-being is taken care of, allowing your child to concentrate on the important aspects of going back
to school like being in a classroom with close friends and participating inside and outside of class with equal
enthusiasm.
Bournvita, is glad to be a part of this phase of your life and we hope that our attempt helps ease children to go
back to school with nothing but optimism in their minds

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Practice yoga and breathing Rely on community. Stay in

Establish a routine, especially Teach them positive hygiene

Eat regularly, healthily, and Focus on sleep hygiene. Good

Understand and validate your Beware of situational burnout

Remind them of the positive Balance education

Be honest with them about

WASH YOUR HANDS SOCIAL DISTANCE

ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD FOLLOW HEALTHCARE

ENSURE A HEALTHY ROUTINE EDUCATE YOUR CHILD

STAY AWAY FROM PEOPLE REGULARLY CLEAN

AVOID JUNK FOODS. FOCUS ON HEALTHY FOODS.

DRINK LOTS OF WATER DRINK BOURNVITA

MONITOR YOUR CHILD’S MAKE SURE YOU EAT

SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET BE A ROLE MODEL

Bournvita has Inner Strength Formula with nutrients that support:

Immune System Strong Muscles Active Brain Strong Bones

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