Many parents have difficulty deciding whether their children are well enough to go to school. Educating both students and parents about the signs and symptoms of the infection will help them make a more informed decision about when a child is too sick to go to school. According to the CDC, children should stay home if they have fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose not associated with allergies, muscle aches, headache, chills, tired or feeling sick, diarrhea, and vomiting (CDC. gov). One way to safeguard children's health is to stay up to date on recommended vaccines. It is also helpful for them to receive the annual flu vaccine. Since 2008, the CDC has recommended annual influenza vaccination for all children between the ages of 6 months and 18 years. Research has shown that flu vaccination reduces the risk of flu-related respiratory complications in children by 60% (CDC.gov). Nutrition also plays an important role in student health. Proper nutrition promotes optimal growth and development in children. Researchers generally find that a higher-quality diet is associated with better outcomes in academic test scores and that nutritional status can directly influence mental ability among school-age children (Frisvold). Teaching students about the benefits of good nutrition will help them stay healthy during their growing years. "My Plate" is one of the simple and interactive tools they can use to help them prepare healthier foods