Introduction

I created this blog as a homework assignment for one of my education classes. I will be posting a lot about nutrition, fitness, and ways to lead a healthy lifestyle. I want my blog to educate elementary children on the importance on nutrition. By educating young children about nutrition and fitness will help them lead a better life. 

Introduction to nutrition and the food pyramid

The food pyramid guide for young children is a great way to teach children the  importance of eating healthy. Since obesity has seemingly began to take a over a greater part of our world, it is important to educate the different food groups the pyramid has to talk about. There are five main parts of the pyramid a child should become familiar with the grain group, vegetable group, fruit group, milk group and the meat group. Starting an eating problem early can cause bad health for children and can really endanger their safety. As quoted by Christine Haran: " Eating problems in younger children can take many forms, including irregular eating patterns, consistent overeating and consistent under-eating. Some children might start eating a mostly junk food diet, eating only one particular food or avoiding certain foods." Teaching children sooner about nutrition will prepare them for a better and safer future.