Parents introduce unhealthy diets to their children for many reasons. Since most parents lead hectic lives and work strict schedules, they often choose to feed their children quick meals such as microwaveable meals and fast food. Parents also feed their children unhealthy foods because they do not know what types of foods should be included in a daily healthy diet. When children irritate their parents by demanding candy and junk food, the parents often give in to their children's pleas and their children stop begging. Many parents don't monitor what their children eat because they think a nutritious diet is not important; However, a healthy diet benefits children in several ways. Children need to attend school to learn skills that help them be independent. The article, Eat Well, Learn Well, states: “. . . there is a connection between what children eat and how they learn” (Eat Well 1). According to this article, research proves that when children eat healthy foods like bread, fruits and vegetables, they learn better than children who consume high amounts of sugar and caffeine. Some types of foods recommended for children include carbohydrates, which increase their energy and keep them focused while they are at school. For example, Eat Well, Learn Well suggests that children should eat six servings of carbohydrates each day to help them learn, and the article goes on to explain: "A serving can be a slice of bread, an ounce of cereal, or a half slice of bread. cup of cooked pasta” (Eat Well 1). When children eat healthy breakfasts, they also learn better and get higher grades on their schoolwork than children who eat unhealthy breakfasts or don't eat during breaks... middle of paper. .. and affect them positively later. life. Parents can benefit their children by monitoring what they feed their children and giving them appropriate amounts of healthy, nutritious foods daily. Works Cited Birkett, Dea. “The vegetable that dares not pronounce its name.” New Statesman 134.4743 (2005): 28. MAS Ultra - School edition. Internet. March 26, 2014. “Eat well, learn well. » Reading Today 19.5 (2002): 12. Literary Reference Center. Internet. March 26, 2014. "EDITORIAL: Children and adults can benefit from changes in their diet and activity." Greeley Tribune (CO) October 8, 2008: Newspaper source. Internet. March 26, 2014. “Healthy eating habits during childhood reap lifelong benefits.” » Hudson Valley Business Journal 11.17 (2000): 7. Regional economic news. Internet. March 26, 2014. Sears, William. “The Truth About Healthy Eating.” Parenthood 16.1 (2002): 60. MasterFILE Premier. Internet. March 26. 2014.