Diluting juices is a good idea when you use quality sources (preferably freshly squeezed). Keep in mind that every coin has two sides; in this case, a preference for sweet taste strengthens the relationship to sweets, which, in the context of children's hydration habits, is a dangerous habit in the long term. However, everything depends on the approach, as strict prohibitions do not yield the desired results in practice. Therefore, it makes sense to guide children toward a healthy relationship with their hydration habits and sweet tastes – always prioritizing the quality of the ingredients (foods) used.
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Mgr. Martin Jelinek
Lecturer and author of the educational system
Nutrition educator, lecturer, and author of the educational system and the ZOF learning application.
Mgr. Martin Jelínek has been systematically involved in nutrition education since 1999. He is the founder of ATAC, the educational company behind NutriCourses, and the author of an educational system focused on nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and the practical application of nutrition knowledge.
He graduated from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University in Brno. Throughout his professional career, he has combined nutrition, education, and the practical application of acquired knowledge. His educational system also includes the ZOF (Zone of Optimal Functioning) learning application, where students turn theory into practical work with meal plans.
In 2007, he launched the first intake of a six-month course focused on the education of nutrition advisors. Over time, this course became the foundation for the further development of the educational system and a range of specialised courses.