Healthy eating is associated with reduced risk for many diseases, including the three leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Healthy eating in childhood and adolescence is important for proper growth and development and can prevent health problems such as obesity, dental caries, and iron deficiency anemia. Now that your children are back to school, make sure they receive the proper nutrition for disease prevention, growth, energy, and focus!
Here is an Anna Jaques Hospital handout with healthy and fun lunch and snack suggestions for your family.
