Healthy behaviors learned in school including choosing nutritious foods and engaging in physical activity can lead to positive health outcomes such as maintaining a healthy body and improving academic performance. Through programs, policies, and learning opportunities, schools play a key role in establishing positive environments that promote and support healthy practices and behaviors such as regular physical activity and good nutrition (CDC Healthy Schools 2017). Proper nutrition and information on how to make healthy food choices are important for the growth, development, and overall health of fourth graders. Nutrition education is a continuum of learning experiences to develop knowledge and skills that become lifelong healthy practices.
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