Lack of healthy nutrients presents major health risks for children ages of 1 to 5, as they are more prone to illnesses.The deficiency of vitamin A affects mental as well as the physical growth of a child. Hence lack of vitamin A impacts the development of the central nervous system (Mary). Some of the most common symptoms found in children who lack vitamin A are the decline in body's ability to fight off diseases, and visual impairment. Over 250,000 to 500,000 of the 250 million children who suffer from vitamin A deficiency become blind each year (Mary). Children need access to food rich nutrients to support their bodies into adolescence. Additionally, developing countries are unable to provide clean water and sanitation to the mass population, thus resulting in high mortality rates. Lack of clean water kills 1.5 million children below ages of five each year (UN). A sustainable source of clean water is vital to the periphery countries as it is the most effective way to save lives of children in third world countries. Similarly, many young parents in developing countries fail to acknowledge signs of their children being impacted by diseases due to lack of knowledge. Many children are diagnosed with life-threatening conditions late into their life, when it is too late to reverse the effects. Measles is a deadly airborne infection that affects young children, impairing their eyesight. However, parents can prevent any irreversible harm to the child through vaccination. In conclusion, children should be provided care and support by their family, to improve their chances at survival through access of healthy foods that are rich in vitamins, clean water, and universal
Lack of healthy nutrients presents major health risks for children ages of 1 to 5, as they are more prone to illnesses.The deficiency of vitamin A affects mental as well as the physical growth of a child. Hence lack of vitamin A impacts the development of the central nervous system (Mary). Some of the most common symptoms found in children who lack vitamin A are the decline in body's ability to fight off diseases, and visual impairment. Over 250,000 to 500,000 of the 250 million children who suffer from vitamin A deficiency become blind each year (Mary). Children need access to food rich nutrients to support their bodies into adolescence. Additionally, developing countries are unable to provide clean water and sanitation to the mass population, thus resulting in high mortality rates. Lack of clean water kills 1.5 million children below ages of five each year (UN). A sustainable source of clean water is vital to the periphery countries as it is the most effective way to save lives of children in third world countries. Similarly, many young parents in developing countries fail to acknowledge signs of their children being impacted by diseases due to lack of knowledge. Many children are diagnosed with life-threatening conditions late into their life, when it is too late to reverse the effects. Measles is a deadly airborne infection that affects young children, impairing their eyesight. However, parents can prevent any irreversible harm to the child through vaccination. In conclusion, children should be provided care and support by their family, to improve their chances at survival through access of healthy foods that are rich in vitamins, clean water, and universal