We all know how much nutrition is so important for our children. With raising prices and the cost of the living, it sometimes can be really hard to find nutrition for our families.
I work at a community school and I love that we get funds from companies to help feed our children. Every morning we have a breakfast program that helps feed our students in our school. Children that don’t eat breakfast we see lack of concentration and focus. We can see behavioral issues. I will never forget how it feels to feel your stomach growl because your hungry. There is definitely no focusing on anything. It consumes everything you have.
We have a lunch program and families get to contribute what they can. Without proper nutrition It can also affect cognitive development, memory, and overall well-being, making it harder for children to succeed in school and ultimately in life.
This information is what I found online about children and lack of nutrition.
- Decreased Concentration and Focus:Hunger makes it harder to concentrate and follow instructions, leading to difficulty in learning and retaining information.
- Learning Difficulties:Lack of essential nutrients can impair cognitive development, affecting memory, problem-solving skills, and overall academic achievement.
- Lower Test Scores and Academic Performance:Children who are not well-nourished may experience lower scores in vocabulary, reading, and other academic areas.
- Difficulty Catching Up:Nutritional deficiencies can make it harder for children to keep pace with their peers in academic progress.
Social-Emotional and Behavioral Impacts:
- Increased Behavioral Issues:Hunger and poor nutrition can contribute to behavioral problems such as aggression, attention deficits, and difficulty with self-regulation.
- Difficulty Forming Friendships:Children who are hungry may struggle to form healthy social connections and engage in positive social interactions.
- Higher Rates of Absences:Students experiencing food insecurity may be more likely to miss school due to illness or other factors related to poor nutrition.
Long-Term Consequences:
- Developmental Delays:Poor nutrition during childhood can lead to long-term developmental delays in cognitive and physical development, impacting future opportunities.
- Health Problems:Malnutrition can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of illness and making it harder for children to recover from infections.
- Lower Work Capacity and Productivity:Nutritional deficiencies can lead to reduced physical and cognitive abilities, potentially impacting future work capacity and productivity.
I’ve seen the effects of not having enough nutrition as a child. It effects everything in your life. That’s why I have a poor immune system and get sick lots. That’s why school aged children it’s so important for them. Not only do you need it for your brain but also your teeth, bones and your digestive system.
This morning I was really touched by an email sent out to ask our families that there is help. Let’s give children success in their lives so that they can grow and thrive into the best people. ❤️
Beauty from Ashes. 