Good nutrition is essential in keeping current and future generations of Americans healthy across the lifespan.

Benefits of Healthy Eating for Adults

• May help you live longer
• Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy
• Supports muscles
• Boosts immunity
• Strengthens bones
• Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers
• Supports healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding
• Helps the digestive system function
• Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight

Benefits of Healthy Eating for Children

• Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy
• Supports muscles
• Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight
• Strengthens bones
• Supports brain development
• Supports healthy growth
• Boosts immunity
• Helps the digestive system function

How to incorporate Nutrition Education in your child's routine

1. Incorporate 30 minutes of nutrition education per week by planting gardens.
2. Use healthy and simple recipes for kids to learn how to convert fractions.
3. Do crafts using fruits and vegetables.

All Information obtained from https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition