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A 4 page overview of the importance of good nutrition for children. The author asserts that a good nutritional plan takes more into consideration that vitamins, minerals, and calories. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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of overall health. As a childs metabolism, body mass, and level of exertion changes, his or her nutritional needs vary. We now know as well that optimum childhood
diet can vary even according to an individuals race or ethnicity. Despite these minor variations, there are general governmental guidelines in place for childhood nutrition. Both malnourishment and
obesity, of course, are of concern in childhood nutrition. As will be seen, many factors other than food quality itself interweave to determine nutritional patterns in a child.
The importance of a well rounded diet for a growing child cannot be overemphasized. Proper physical development and even cognitive function depend on
dietary factors. Diseases such as heart disease, asthma, cancer and diabetes can be linked to nutrition (Henry and Royer, 2004). So too can depression and low self esteem
(Henry and Royer, 2004). Vitamins and minerals are just some of the dietary considerations that should be made for school aged children. There are several other dietary considerations
that must be made to insure adequate nutrition and to restrict an excessive intake of the more deleterious components of a childs diet. These include such factors as cholesterol,
total fat, saturated fat, sugars, sodium, protein, and fiber. Thanks to governmental regulations, these guidelines can be found on practically any
item of packaged food. They are posted on everything from candy bars to a loaf of bread in order that we might take heed and follow the governments advice.
These guidelines come complete with serving size suggestions. Actual serving size, of course, would be modified according not only to our age but our particular metabolism and dietary
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