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...to know how
to make healthy
decisions
concerning diet
and nutrition.
Self-observation shows us that what
we eat and drink affects our mood, our
alertness, and our ability to be attentive.
For children, a healthy diet is important for
their physical growth and well-being, yet
we also must acknowledge its impact on
their learning and their social and academic
interaction in the school environment.
“The wise man should consider that health
is the greatest of human blessings. Let food
be your medicine.”
—Hippocrates
“To ensure good health: eat lightly,
breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate
cheerfulness, and maintain an interest
in life.”
—William Londen