Nutrition in children’s and closed mental health institutions A complete, balanced diet is essential for the normal functioning of the human body, especially in the period of growth and development. For the period from 7 to 18 years, most intense somatic growth of the organism is noted, accompanied by increased mental and physical exertion. Poor or imbalanced diet in primary school age leads to stunted physical and mental development, which, according to experts, is almost impossible to correct later. 43 Norms of physiological needs for energy and nutrient materials for children and minors, recommended by the Ministry of Health, developed by staff of the Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after Ahunbaev I.K., by National Centre for Maternity and Childhood, are set forth in following table. Table №8. Norms of physiological needs for energy and nutrient materials for children and minors of the Kyrgyz Republic Age groups Nutrient materials 6 years old 7-10 years old 11-13 years old 14-18 years old Boys Boys Girls Girls Energy and nutrient materials 1 Energy (kkal) 2040 2200 2400 2300 2500 2400 Albumin, g 77 82 86 80 88 85 2.1 2.2 Animal fat (%) 65 3 Fat, g 89 85 3.1 Fat, % of kkal 3.2 3.3 PFA, % of kkal w-6%of kkal 3.4 w-3%of kkal 4 Carbons, g 2 4.1 60 % of kkal Carbons, % of kkal 43 13 77 82 86 81 28 282 5-10 6-10 4-9 5-8 0,8-1 1-2 308 349 337 372 352 59 Methodological recommendations on creation of culture of healthy eating of students (Materials were developed by the Institute of Developmental Physiology RAE, M. Bezrukih, T.A. Philippov, A.G. Makeeva). 50 | Annual Report 2014