Nutrition is important to understand because it contributes significantly to the health and well-being of a human being. Nutrition can determine a person's weight, organ performance, and the body's ability to prevent or accelerate certain diseases. Health and nutrition can be influenced by various factors such as family, friends, peers as well as physical and mental stress. As a child, the immediate family has the greatest influence on nutrition because they are the first role models and establish the initial habits that the individual will develop. Through daily meal plans offered to children, they can develop a standard of care regarding nutrition and then incorporate key food groups into their daily diet. A child's exposure to culinary habits and nutritional values ​​could contribute significantly to the child's overall health and well-being in later years. Therefore, a person's eating habits can affect their weight and well-being. A person's view on nutrition changes over time through the knowledge gained about food and its nutrition. A person may also become cognitive about how their diet affects their body, altering weight or causing internal problems. Over time we can use food as therapy because it makes us feel better, relieves stress and occupies time. Balancing three specific nutrients, protein, fat and fiber, which are important parts of a nutritional diet and can play an important role in the overall success of a person's health. Some fats are good for a person's health while other types can be harmful. Fats are micronutrients that help the body regulate bodily functions and protect organs (Shulman, 2010, p. 49). Omega-three fatty acids are found in the enriched and...... center of the card ......Fiber in a winning streak. (2011). Harvard Health Letter, 36(11), 7. Retrieved from www.cinahl.com/cgi-bin/refsvc?jid=506&accono=2011232920Kadey, M. (2006). Cracking up: Debunking the Myths of Evil Eggs. Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine, (283), 102. Retrieved from www.cinahL.com/cgi-bin/refsvc?jid=2705&accnn=2009196112Mangles, R. (2011). Nutrition Hotline. Vegetarian Journal, 30(3), 2. Retrieved from www.cinhal.com/cgi-bin/refsvc?jid=2050&accno=2011223227Rossi, J. (2005). Adequate protein portions: how much is enough. Alive: Canada's Natural Health & Wellness Magazine, (275), 120-121. Retrieved from www.cInahl.com/cig-bin/refsvc?jid=2705&accno=2009095296Shulman, J. (2010). Fats have a bad reputation. Vivo: Canadian Journal of Natural Health and Wellness, (335), 49-53. Retrieved from www.cinhal.com/cgi-binrefsvc? jid=2705&acno=2010778603