Parents introduce unhealthy diets to their children for numerous reasons. Since most parents live busy lifestyles and work strict schedules, they often choose to feed their children quick meals such as microwaveable meals and fast food. Parents also feed their children unhealthy foods because they have not been educated about what types of foods should be included in daily healthy diets. When children irritate parents by begging for candy and junk food, parents often give in to their children's pleas, so the children stop begging. Many parents fail to monitor what their children consume because they believe nutritious diets are not important; however, healthy eating benefits children in several ways. Children need to attend school to learn skills that help them be independent. The article, Eat Well, Learn Well, reads “. . . there is a connection between what children eat and how they learn” (Eat Well 1). According to this article, research shows that when children eat healthy foods such as bread, fruits and vegetables, they learn better than children who consume large amounts of sugar and caffeine. Some types of foods recommended for children include carbohydrates, which boost children's energy and allow them to stay focused while at school. For example, Eat Well, Learn Well suggests that children should consume six servings of carbohydrates each day to help them learn, and the article goes on to explain, "A serving could be a slice of bread, an ounce of cereal, or a half - cup of cooked pasta" (Eat Well 1). Children eat healthy breakfasts, learn better and receive better grades for their school work than children who eat unhealthy breakfasts or don't take a break... halfway through paper... and positively influence them later in life. Parents can benefit children by monitoring what they feed their children and feeding their children adequate amounts of healthy, nutritious foods on a daily basis. Works Cited Birkett, Dea "The vegetable that dares not speak its name." New Statesman 134.4743 (2005): 28. MAS Ultra - School edition. 26 March 2014. "Eat well, learn well." Literary reference center. Network. March 26, 2014."EDITORIAL: Children and adults can benefit from changes in diet and activity." Greeley Tribune (CO) October 8, 2008: Newspaper source. Network. March 26, 2014. "Healthy childhood eating habits reap lifelong benefits." Hudson Valley Business Journal 11.17 (2000): 7. Regional business news. Network. March 26, 2014. Sears, William. "The truth about healthy eating." Parenting 16.1 (2002): 60. MasterFILE Premier. Network. March 26. 2014.