Child Nutrition Public Policy Project

Lauren Hiestand

Public Policy: Nutrition

• Having the right nutrtion for chilren helps against malnutrition
• Maintains a healthy immune system
• Prevents obesity
• Reduces the risk for developing chroinc diseases

Nutrition Importance for Children

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• Protein (beef, chicken, fish)
• Carbohydrates (rice, potatoes, bread)
• Fats (oils, avocado, peanut butter)
• Fruits
• Vegetables

Building a Healthy Plate

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• Processed foods are shown to lower a child's IQ
• They can cause behavioral issues because of the unknown chemcials added
• Can lead to obesity because of the addictive chemiclas adding into the foods to cause overeating
• Can cause high blood pressure at a young age

Avoiding Processed Foods

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• National School Lunch Program
• School Breakfast Program
• Special Milk Program
• Child and Adult Care Food Program
• Summer Food Service Program
• Team Nutrition
• The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program

Places to Look to for Lower Income Families

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• Having knowledge about the importance of nutrition at a young age can and will set a child up for success
• Consuming a good diet as a child will help children grow and live healthier lives
• Eat whole foods instead of processed foods
• Having health class in elementary school for children to teach them about nutrition and physical activity importance
• There are programs to help lower income families and they should be used

Key Points

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