Benefits of Healthy Eating

Benefits of Healthy Eating for Adults

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• 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

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Benefits of Healthy Eating for Children

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• 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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