Human Growth and Development / Unit 5 HGD 0608 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Nutrition in Early Childhood
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The idea
Young children need carbohydrates for energy, proteins for tissue growth and repair, and fats for energy, vitamin absorption and brain development.
In practice
A preschooler offered healthy choices and trusted to decide how much to eat.
Where people slip
Food deserts, areas without ready access to fresh food, are linked to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
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