<p>Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. The link between good nutrition and school performance is well established. Studies show that well-nourished children are able to perform better in school; their ability to concentrate and perform complex tasks improves, as well as their overall ability to learn. Children who are hungry or poorly nourished are more irritable, lethargic, easily distracted and at risk for poor academic performance. Undernourished children not only have less learning ability, but also are more likely to be prone to infection and miss more school. Beyond impact on learning, unhealthy eating during childhood may interfere with growth and development and increase the risk of chronic disease later in life such as heart disease and osteoporosis.</p>