Abstract:
The article is devoted to the consideration of the organization of food for children and adolescents in restaurants. General
requirements for the organization of nutrition for children and adolescents have been established, that the organization of
nutrition for children and adolescents involves rational nutrition, a variety of dishes, taking into account dietary needs and
restrictions, as well as creating comfortable conditions for their reception. Maintaining these requirements contributes to the
formation of healthy eating habits and ensures the normal growth and development of children and adolescents. The peculiarities
of children’s nutrition at different age periods are given, which indicate the need to adapt the diet and food products to the agerelated
needs and capabilities of the child’s body, their eating habits, the ability to digest various products, as well as the specifics
of growth and development. The relevance of the topic of nutrition among children and adolescents in modern conditions has
been studied. The main factors affecting the nutritional disorders of children older than 1-2 years and adolescents of older age
groups are considered. Recommendations were provided on the distribution of calories per day for older children and adolescents
with 4 meals a day. Features of nutrition of children and adolescents in different age periods and daily physiological norms of
nutrition for children of different ages are given. It has been established that in order to ensure healthy nutrition for children and
adolescents, special attention should be paid to the composition of food, in particular to the presence of essential amino acids,
which are the main building material for new cells and tissues. Recommendations are provided that are important for ensuring
proper physical and mental development, health and well-being of this population category. In addition, it is important to teach
children and adolescents the basics of healthy eating. Understanding the importance of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle
can contribute to the formation of good habits that will be beneficial for their future. The practical significance of the obtained
results lies in the opportunity to provide and help restaurants serving the younger generation and improve their conditions.
