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Nutrition for Children

Nutrition for Children. Heather Skanchy Associates of Science Junior in Health Promotion and Nutrition Program. Understand the Food Pyramid .

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Nutrition for Children

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  1. Nutrition for Children Heather Skanchy Associates of Science Junior in Health Promotion and Nutrition Program

  2. Understand the Food Pyramid • The old food guide pyramid was changed to MyPyramid so it can adjust to be more personal and also adds emphasis on the importance of fitness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle

  3. Kids thoughts about the new MyPyramid • Some kids like the pictures on the old Food Pyramid better, while others like the added color on MyPyramid. • Some say they enjoy the added stairs and jogger, it’s as if it is saying "Stay healthy and be on top of the world!" http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/comments_new_pyramid.html

  4. Moderation in All Things • It’s important for us all to remember to keep a balance between food intake and physical activity. • Choose nutritious foods and snacks for kids especially as they are growing and need more nutrients. • Eat a variety of color, each day and more foods from certain colors such as orange (grains), green (vegetables) and blue (milk, dairy).

  5. Making Healthy Eating Fun for Kids

  6. Fun Healthy Snacks • Let children help you make fun snacks that are secretly healthy . • Ex. “Ants on a Log” –Celery with peanut butter and raisins

  7. Try something new!! “Goldfish in the Pond” • Rice Cakes with blue dyed cream cheese (or cottage cheese) and goldfish. http://kidscooking.about.com/od/snacksdipsappetizers/tp/healthy_snacks_for_kids.htm

  8. Let them create their own • Plain Vanilla Yogurt, granola, fresh fruit. • Simple, quick, healthy and pretty! Yogurt Parfait

  9. A dose of fruits and veggies… • Apple slices with peanut butter and granola • OR • Veggie sticks and crackers with hummus dip • *Tip cut the veggies into fun shapes and slices to make them look more appealing!

  10. Exciting Ideas for lunch  • Pizza Smiley Fun! • What You Need: • English muffins • Tomato Paste • Shredded Cheese • Olive Oil • Fresh Veggies • S&P, Garlic and Oregano Seasonings

  11. THE END Hope you enjoyed and discovered some new ideas!

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