News The Food and Drug Administration advises you to eat a "balanced diet" during school days

On Saturday, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) advised students at all levels to maintain a "balanced diet" throughout the day.

During the school day, the board advised to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water, emphasizing the need to consume dairy and dairy products as well as fruits and vegetables, and not to consume too much candy, sweet pastries and fast food.

She also insisted on the need to choose whole grains high in fiber when consuming baked goods, to increase the intake of legumes such as lentils and chickpeas and to eat fish two once a week, while reducing the intake of red and processed meat, and avoiding consuming products high in sugar or salt.