Childventures Says Academic Performance Connected To Foods

Online, May 1, 2013 (Newswire.com) - With the implementation of healthier eating habits from Childventures Early Learning Academy, parents can help prepare their children to be more successful in their early years. The leader in preschool and daycare centers has put together some suggestions designed to improve children's cognitive functioning through the use of food.

After a long busy day, many parents give in to the convenience that fast food restaurants provide but in doing so, they could be giving their children food that can affect their academic performance as well as their overall health. This is why Childventures Early Learning Academy incorporates a menu that follows the outline found in Canada's Food Guide with the use of fresh fruit for children's snacks rather than foods that are made with processing methods. In addition, they believe that the eating of healthy foods has a tremendous influence over how a child learns and performs in academic settings.

Food provides fuel not only for the body but for the mind. Natural fruits and vegetables encourage cognitive development in children, giving them the ability to utilize the power of their minds in greater capacity. On the other hand, foods that are processed can actually impede the development of children's minds, making it more difficult for children to comprehend new ideas and advance in their education.

Childventures Early Learning Academy believer that there are several ways in which parents can help their children's development through the use of food. These methods include:

• Serving an international menu to introduce children to new foods
• Encouraging children to participate in the cooking process
• Avoid using deserts as a reward for eating healthier foods
• Use food art to make fruit and vegetables more interesting
• Have fresh fruit on hand for snacks instead of processed foods

By transforming the way that children look at food, parents will discover that their children will be more willing to try new foods and be drawn to healthier choices as they grow older, decreasing their risk of health issues associated with poor diet.