Health instruction easily fits into the active learning environment and should be included in school-age programs. Studies have shown that obesity is on the rise, especially in young children. Nutritious snacks have been replaced by junk and convenience foods, and physical activity by television.
Obesity is the most prevalent and serious nutritional disease in the United States.
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends that children and adults eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber are essential to good nutrition. The vitamins found in fruits and vegetables help children stay healthy and help children's bodies grow. They also give children energy. Children can learn to identify, classify, and choose fruits and vegetables that are essential to their health and well being.