Experts from several universities agree on the importance of integrate ice cream into children's diet, for the moderate caloric intake and for its high nutritional value. This is stated in the White Paper of Ice Cream that was presented by Carmen Vidal, Professor of Nutrition and Bromatology at the University of Barcelona.
According to Carmen Vidal, ice cream provides a high concentration of calcium and proteins that are very beneficial for children's development, and its moderate calorie content makes it an ideal food. The energy content of ice cream is less than 300 kilocalories per 100 grams, however, the protein content is similar to that of milk and reaches up to 20% of the daily calcium needs in a child. But this does not imply that they can be abused, that they are included in the diet does not mean that they can be eaten at all times, since they contain up to 25% of sugars, but it all depends on the type of ice cream as well, an ice cream that Contains nuts or chocolate incorporates higher quality fats unlike other types of ice cream. If you have to give your child an ice cream, make sure it is of quality, not an ice lolly with dyes, but an ice cream.
It is necessary to banish some errors regarding this refreshing food, it has been said that they were fattening and it is not true, that they are goodies and do not feed, nor is it true, that they cause cavities, that irritate the throat or that cause headaches, they are simply myths
By occasionally giving your child an ice cream, you will provide him with great food and great satisfaction.
