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·  There has been a huge emphasis on educating parents and children about the importance of eating healthy in school. Many scientific studies show why this is important for children’s health and development.  

 

·  One key health benefit of a healthy diet is improving a child’s emotional and mental wellbeing. This can help to prevent bipolar disorder and ADHD in certain situations too. Also eating healthy can stabilize a child’s mood sharpen their minds. However, eating healthy can be challenging for children as there are unhealthy foods marketed to them. This is evident as there are around 20% of Year 6 children that were classified as obese. Furthermore, only 47% of children were meeting the current physical activity guidelines according to the NHS.   

 

·  The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed the importance of eating healthy from an early age, stating that having a healthy diet can protect you from developing complications later in life.

 

·  More-so, the vitamins that your child can get from eating the right food have direct links to brain function. This is evident with whole-grain foods. They contain lots of iron which can have a positive impact on red blood cells that carry oxygen to the brain. This is important because Deficiencies in iron and other vitamins can affect cognition.