According to an article in the AIM September 2012 magazine, The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that most children and adults do not receive the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables each day, they do not receive the minimum recommended amounts of whole grains. They do however, eat more than the recommended maximum daily intake of sodium. Empty nutrition from sugary drinks and snacks and solid fats from sources like soda, fruit drinks, ice cream, and pizza make up 40 percent of the daily calories they consume. In fact, adolescents aged twelve to nineteen and adults drink more than twice as much soda per day than they do milk.

During an incredibly important development stage in life, few kids get the nutrition they need. Adults as well fall into the same category.

As young people hit the books this fall, they would be wise to invest some study time in health and nutrition. Eating right at a young age is critical for growing minds and bodies. Yet studies show that this healthy habit tends to be the exception and not the rule.

This is where AIM products can help.

Nutrition from AIM's assortment of whole-food concentrates and supplements can give young people and adults the strong foundation they need to develop properly and avoid health problems down the road. Products like AIM BarleyLife Xtra, AIM Just Carrots, CalciAIM, and AIM ProPeas provide a convenient source of the vitamins and nutrients that kids require.

BarleyLife Xtra includes the powders of eighteen fruits and vegetables, which support good health through antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. The fruit-and-vegetable combination of BarleyLife Xtra provides 34 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake of vitamin C per serving, and vitamin C has been proven to boost overall health and immune function.

Just Carrots contains natural beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A. This vitamin is a key component in cell growth and cell reproduction, in addition to its more well-known benefits for vision.

AIMega is an organic seed oil blend that delivers an important source of healthful and essential omega-3, -6 and-9 fatty acids. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are incorporated into every cell of the body, and are key structural, metabolic, and regulatory components of cells. They improve and regulate cellular function, reduce inflammation, modulate immune response, optimize health and well-being, and help prevent chronic disease.

It is easier to maintain your health than to regain it and your body will love you for it.