The right type of food is the most important single factor in promoting health, and the wrong type of food is the most important single factor in promoting disease. It is important to have a healthy and balanced diet for young, active people. Healthier food is one that should be eaten every day, because it includes substances for the growth of a young organism, the development and increase of the resistance of vital functions. From an economic point of view, it is important to point out the marketing of healthy food. By examining marketing practices for hedonic foods and beverages, entities trying to promote healthy food choices can discover opportunities to attract consumers to healthier options. In addition to healthy food, the paper also emphasizes healthy habits. Attitudes and behaviors of children about sports are transferred to the lives of adults. Thus, parents should be actively involved in helping the child to develop good sports behavior. In order to help the child get the most out of sports, it is necessary to be actively involved in them. Adolescents are likely to carry the acquired habits throughout their lives, so it is of great importance whether they have already managed to adopt them as children.