1. Adriano Corbetto, Andrea Freyre, Alvaro Siu, Gianluca Valerga

2. A good nutrition plays an essential role in our lives. Our food choices are very important because they influence our health and the quality of our lives.

3. A poor diet may contribute to the development of many health conditions. Vitamin deficiency can cause serious and irreversible health problems in children and a low level of immunity. Poor nutrition is also reflected in the academic performance and in the behavior of children.

4. The most common consequence of a poor diet is overweight or obesity. Many fat children are bullied by other kids, thus having a negative consequence on their self-esteem.

5. Checking your fat and calorie intake helps you control your weight. Carbohydrates, fiber and protein are nutrients that offer several health benefits when eaten in adequate amounts. The vitamins and minerals present in healthy foods prevent future diseases, and a higher intake of them offers more protection and immunity. A diet rich in antioxidants may protect you from cell damage and may help prevent many diseases.

6. In the first years of life, healthy nutrition has a decisive influence on physical and mental growth and development.

7. The food pyramid is an excellent tool to help you make healthy food choices. Eat a varied diet that includes foods from all the basic food categories. 1. The main basis of a healthy diet are grains, fruits, vegetables and legumes. 2. Meat, fish, eggs and dairy products should make up a smaller proportion of the diet.

8. 3. Fats and sugars should be restricted. 4. We also need water for a healthy diet. 5. Exercise. Find your balance between food and physical activity.

9. Children all over the world need an adequate nutrition to support their growth and performance at school. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives you energy for the entire day. The menu for Altair school`s cafeteria is chosen considering food that provides the “three important nutrients”: proteins, carbohydrates, and fruits and vegetables”.

10. Project to transform the health and wellness of our community. We need to change the choices and behaviors of children and their families through – good nutrition – promotion of preventative health behaviors – exercise Change your choices, Change the Future

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