Nutrition is critically important in the growth and development of youth and adolescents.
Good nutrition benefits student performance intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially, and it is a key factor in overall well-being. Instructors receive not only basic and vital nutrition information, but also methods and suggestions for incorporating this information into existing curricula. Right Add to Life also provides instructors with activities they can use to stimulate student interest in better nutrition. Stipends Continuing Education Credits Chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and high blood cholesterol levels are on the rise among children and adolescents in the United States. With early intervention, these conditions are often preventable.