The Effect Of Nutrition On Children And Its Economic Impact

The Value of Nutrition in Children and its Economic Impact Nutrition is the elements in food and drinks that are essential for the body to function, grow, and sustain a healthy life. Proper nutrition is particularly important to children and the lasting effects of inadequate or poor nutrition can be detrimental to a child’s long-term health and well-being. Nutrition plays a crucial role in the physical and mental development of children and can have a striking impact as they progress through their adolescent and adult lives. This issue paper will examine the correlation between nutrition in children and the impact it has on Health Economics. More specifically, this paper will focus on the impact of food insecurities in the United States, effects on future productivity in the workforce, effective nutritional policy, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and how this particular policy contributes to the long-run health benefit for children of low-income communities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nutrition is defined as, â€Å"the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs.† Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are considered nutrients and are essential to a person’s daily intake when consumed in the proper amounts. Nutrition is classified in two categories: adequate or poor nutrition. Adequate nutrition is one that has a balanced diet and incorporates regular physical activity. 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