Healthy eating in childhood is important for proper growth

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School-aged children (ages 5 - 12) After reading/viewing the assigned materials, complete the following discussion for this week. You may also want to research your own sources for your particular point of view or responses. Healthy eating in childhood is important for proper growth and development and to prevent various health conditions. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people aged 2 years or older follow a healthy eating pattern to help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. For academic performance, many studies have shown:

1. eating a healthy breakfast is associated with improved cognitive function, reduced absenteeism, and improved mood; and

2. Adequate hydration (important for learning) may also improve cognitive function in school aged children.

1. How important is healthy eating for children aged 5 - 12 years old in regards to 1) academic performance and 2) preventing diseases that regularly go unnoticed until later stages in life?

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