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.
Explain why physical activity is important to the short and long term health and well being of children. Physical activity supports a childâs overall health and well being. It helps with bodily development (i.e. muscle build up and heart and lung function).It helps tackle childhood obesity, promotes a positive attitude to sport, playing outside and other physical activities in later life.hysical activity supports a childâs overall health and well being. It helps with bodily development (i.e. muscle build up and heart and lung function). It helps tackle childhood obesity, promotes a positive attitude to sport, playing outside and other physical activities in later life.