Benefits of Healthy Eating for Children

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Children benefit from healthy eating. Use the graphic below to show the many ways healthy foods benefit children’s health and development. These benefits include supporting brain development, healthy growth, and immunity.

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Benefits

  • 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.

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Benefits of Healthy Eating for Children
Benefits include supporting brain development, healthy growth, and immunity.
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Sources

For Everyone Good Nutrition Starts Early
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)