In addition, stated Kolonel. It should be an essential. Children should learn about what to eat and what it means, just as they team how to count. Proponents of early education know they are swimming against the tide. Governors in numerous states, including Illinois, New Jersey and Ohio, have vowed to spend some of their states' budget surpluses on education.
Recent evidence points to a potentially large return if the investment is made.
A study released in February from the University of Bristol in England revealed that a childhood diet that provided sufficient nutrients but was lean on calories and high in fruits and vegetables reduced childhood mortality in adulthood. The dietary habits of almost 4,000 youngsters who lived in England in the 1930s were observed for 1 week. The children were their followed into adulthood for cause of death. The children who ate the least were 2.5 times less likely to die from cancer than those who ate the most. Stiff Competition Research results that show the benefits of good nutrition or exercise aren't enough to change public behavior.