Health and Nutrition – Benefits
Life improves when medical attention and healthy nutrition are readily available:
When children have access to good nutrition and health monitoring/treatment, their health improves, feelings of security and wellbeing are raised, family expenses are lowered, and children experience both the health and energy to learn, grow and achieve their dreams.
When this happens … life changes for the better.
With regular health checkups…
> preventable diseases are cured early and never become life threatening.
With preventive health initiatives…
> children get proper dental treatment early and smile more often. Children also receive the eyeglasses they need to help them engage and excel in school.
When centers address major medical needs…
> severe health issues are treated quickly, averting a tragic end to a promising future.
When children receive proper nutrition…
> they feel better, participate more, grow and develop at a normal pace, and learn how to live a healthy lifestyle.