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.
Iron is crucial for children's health and development. Read on to find out how much iron your child needs, which sources are the best, and how to avoid getting too little or too much. Find out more: Ten important nutrients for children.ges 1 to 3 years: 7 milligrams (mg) per day. Ages 4 to 8 years: 10 mg daily. If your child eats a vegetarian diet, aim for twice as much iron because iron from nonanimal sources is harder for the body to absorb.