1 The number of blood donors in the U.S. in a year: 9.2 million. 2  Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, less than 10% actually do each year. 3  Blood cannot be manufactured â it can only come from generous donors.
The Benefits of Eating Healthy Foods as a Child. Eating healthy foods as a child offers lifetime benefits. Children need healthy foods because their bodies require the nutrients to grow. A child who is given healthy foods will receive a lifetime bonus of a stronger mind and body. A child who is deprived of healthy foods or given too many unhealthy foods can face decades of physical and mental health problems.
Your child needs lots of essential vitamins and minerals for growth and development. They include vitamins A, B, C, D and E and minerals such as calcium, iron, iodine and zinc. The best way for your child to get enough vitamins and minerals is by eating a wide variety of fresh foods, including:1  vegetables.2  fruit.f your child has a chronic disease that affects how she absorbs food â such as coeliac disease or Crohnâs disease â the vitamins and minerals in a standard healthy diet might not be enough for her. Your GP or a dietitian can help you work out what you need to do to.