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A Dietitian’s Experience with Pediatric Obesity…. El Paso, TX and Ogden, UT Pervasive bad habits What works. Disclosure Slide. √ I have no conflicts of interest concerning this presentation. Breakfast 1 Cherry Pop-Tart 12 ounces orange juice Microwave sausage patty Lunch
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A Dietitian’s Experience with Pediatric Obesity… El Paso, TX and Ogden, UT Pervasive bad habits What works
Disclosure Slide √ I have no conflicts of interest concerning this presentation
Breakfast 1 Cherry Pop-Tart 12 ounces orange juice Microwave sausage patty Lunch 16 ounces Mountain Dew 6 chicken nuggets Small French fries, 2.5 oz. Dinner 2 slices pepperoni pizza 12 ounce Coke Snacks 2 ounces Hot Cheetos 12 ounces Coke 2 drumstick ice cream cones 16 ounces SunnyD
The Damage: • 2845 kcalories • 117 grams of fat • 186 grams of sugar • 3524 mg sodium • 11.2 grams fiber • 63% kcaloriesfrom fat & added sugar • Low vitamin/mineral content
Breakfast 8 ounces 1% milk 1 cup Cheerios 1 medium banana 1 ounce cheddar cheese 1 slice whole wheat bread Lunch Peanut butter & apple sandwich on whole wheat (2 T. pb, 1 small apple) 4 mini bell peppers 2 T. hummus 8 ounces 1% milk Dinner 3 oz. lean grilled hamburger mayo, mustard, ketchup White bun ½ cup grilled squash/tomato 10 homemade French fries Snacks 2 homemade oatmeal cookies 8 ounces 1% milk 1 cup baby carrots 2 T. Ranch dressing Kashi Trail Mix granola bar 2 clementine cuties
Much Better: • 2256 kcalories • 79 grams of fat • 33 grams of added sugar • 2422 mg sodium • 38 grams fiber • 37% kcaloriesfrom fat and added sugar • High vitamin/mineral content
Calorie Density The problem with sugar and fat…
Cut out or cut back onSUGARY BEVERAGES Regular sodas Fruitadesand fruit drinks Fruit juice Energy drinks (Rockstar, Monster, Red Bull) *Caution with caffeine content*
Eat according to “Tummy Hunger” • 3 Meals • 2-3 Snacks • Division of responsibility
¼ Animal Foods • ¾ Plant Foods • Calcium Source • C O L OR F U N • Meals
What is a Healthy Snack? • C O L OR F U N Combinations • Fruit & peanut butter • Natural cheese on a “raft” • Raw veggies & “quicksand” • “Polka dot” yogurt
What is a Portion? Palm-sized portions work well for children (and adults) for many foods VS.
Portions? Computer mouse: Golf ball: Deck of cards: Compact disc: Checkbook: Baseball: Poker chip: Children’s portions are ¼-½ of adult portions or 1 Tbsp/year
Prepare and eat dinner together as a family at the table VS.
Resources www.mnaap.org/obesityclinicalresources.html Pediatric Tool Kit: prescription in color or black and white; BMI calculator, growth charts, pediatric weight management protocols, additional resources www.choosemyplate.gov Interactive tools, trackers, recipes, meal and menu ideas www.kidnetic.com For the kids: activities, recipes, games, etc.
References www.mnaap.org/obesityclinicalresources.html www.choosemyplate.gov www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/Data/SR18/nutrlist/sr18list.html www.caloriecount.com Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 American Dietetic Association (2012) Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 4th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.