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Kids are Sweet Enough!

The impact of added sugar in the diets of young children. Kids are Sweet Enough!. Originally Created by Cyndi Willmarth, M. Ed. And Presented by Cyndi Willmarth and Mendy Covington Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition August 2011. GOALS:.

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Kids are Sweet Enough!

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  1. The impact of addedsugar in the diets of young children Kids are Sweet Enough! Originally Created by Cyndi Willmarth, M. Ed. And Presented by Cyndi Willmarth and Mendy Covington Kentucky Department of Education School and Community Nutrition August 2011

  2. GOALS: 2. Know the similarities and difference between naturally occurring sugars and added sugars. 1. Learn what “sugar” is. 3.Learn the daily limits of added sugar according to the American Heart Association, American Dietetic Association, and the USDA. 4. Know why there are agreed upon limits of daily added sugar consumption. 5. Know why products have added sugar and identify the various names for these sugars.

  3. GOALS: 6.Know what kind of products have added sugar and examine commonly used “added sugar” items in child care centers, home care programs, and preschools. . 7.Compare and contrast amounts of added sugar in everyday items. 8.Learn how to examine and create menus with limited amounts of added sugar

  4. Sugar Quiz!

  5. So what exactly IS sugar?

  6. What is (are)Sugar? *A variety of naturally occurring compounds *Found mainly in plants (fruits, vegetables, and grains) *Gives the food varying degrees of the taste “sweet.” *Refined sugar is processed natural sugar *Sugarcane and Sugarbeet are main sources

  7. What is (are)Sugar? Milk Sugars (sometimes called lactose) is a naturally occurring “sweet” compound in dairy products. Added Sugars: Refined Sugars ADDED to food in addition to the naturally occurring sugars.

  8. Names for Sugar… fructose fruit juice fruit juice concentrate glucose glucose solids golden sugar golden syrup grape sugar high-fructose corn syrup honey invert sugar lactose malt syrup maltodextrin maltose molasses raw sugar refiner's syrup sorghum syrup sucrose sugar turbinado sugar yellow sugar barley malt beet sugar brown sugar buttered syrup cane-juice crystals cane sugar caramel carob syrup corn syrup corn syrup solids date sugar dextran dextrose diatase diastatic malt

  9. Remember: Both natural and processed sugar have many different names. Different kinds of sugar are used in products for different reasons.

  10. If the name ends in “ol” the substance is a “sugar alcohol.” Sugar alcohols are not sugar or alcohol. Are a type of artificial sweetener.

  11. Are Sugars Necessary? YES! *Sugars are simple carbohydrates *Source of energy both as immediate energy, and as stored energy. *Sugars are good for the brain. *In the past, the benefits of consuming sugar were commonly marketed.

  12. Can sugars be harmful to me? Yes! Too much sugar in a persons diet can be a trigger to a multitude of health problems. For young children, too much sugar, especially added sugar, may contribute to a life time of health issues and poor eating habits.

  13. Possible Outcomes of Too Much Added Sugar: Tooth decay Poor nutrition Weight gain

  14. And……. Sugar Suppresses the Immune System Sugar can weaken the eyesight Sugar contributes to premature aging Sugar causes dizziness Sugar can exacerbate PMS Sugar can damage the liver and pancreas Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis Sugar causes hyperactivity and anxiety in young children Sugar can contribute to eczema in children

  15. And……. Sugar contributes to gall stones and heart disease Sugar can cause headaches, especially migraines. Sugar causes constipation and varicose veins When too much sugar is consumed at once, the body is flooded with insulin which ultimately causes your body to “crash,” i.e feel tired, weak, unable to focus. If you aren’t feeling good…..check your sugar consumption!

  16. Wish I would have chose WATER instead of the Big Gulp…..

  17. Added Sugar ConsumptionThe Ideal vs. The Reality Added Sugar Consumption Limits From the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines and the American Heart Association Actual Average Added Sugar Consumption based on study conducted by American Heart Association Women: No more than 6 Teaspoons of added sugar per day Women: 22 Teaspoons of added sugar per day Men: 22 Teaspoons of added sugar per day Men: No More than 9 Teaspoons of added sugar per day

  18. Added Sugar ConsumptionThe Ideal vs. The Reality Added Sugar Consumption Limits From the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines and the American Heart Association Actual Average Added Sugar Consumption based on study conducted by American Heart Association Children: 12 Teaspoons of added sugar per day (preschool) School Age- 21 Teaspoons of added sugar per day (school age) Children: No More than 4 Teaspoons per day WHY???

  19. All About Added Sugar! History Lesson (510 BC) -First used in Polynesia -Closely guarded SECRET -Called “the reed which gives honey without bees.” -Very difficult to harvest, cultivate and refine -Limited sugar expansion as countries invaded other countries (1099) -Sugar was discovered by western Europeans as a result of the crusades. -The next few centuries saw a major expansion of western European trade with the East, including sugar. -It was expensive though…$100 for 2 pounds in today’s prices!

  20. (15 century) -Columbus took sugarcane to the “New World” and quickly found the Caribbean a perfect place to grow the cane. • (1800 )-Wide Spread Sugar Production • “Comparatively” inexpensive and could be purchased in large quantities. • Sugar started to be used on a regular basis by more and more people. (1750) -There were 120 sugar refineries in Britain. -Called “white gold.” -Taxed highly -Caused wars - Slaves were forcibly brought over from Africa to the Caribbean to cultivate the sugar cane fields.

  21. (1886) Current: -Most sugar in US imported from Brazil -Processing the sugarcane has become much more streamlined as technology has improved. -The demand for sugar increases every year.

  22. Modern Day Added Sugar Production and Consumption: Who, What and Why? Sugar, Sugar, SUGAR!! At the end of the 19th century (1887-1890), the average American consumed 5 lbs. of added sugar per year. Today, an average American consumes 2-3 pounds of sugar each week.  Over the last 20 years, sugar consumption in the U.S. has increased from 26 pounds to 135 lbs. of sugar per person per year. (60 lbs is High Fructose Corn Syrup) Need more sugar Added Sugar consumption includes table sugar and highly refined sugars that are incorporated into many of the foods we eat (bread, peanut butter, condiments, sauces, etc.).  Some of these are better known as sucrose (table sugar), dextrose (corn sugar), and high-fructose corn syrup.

  23. Why do companies add sugar to their products? Gives baked goods texture and color Fuels fermentation which enables bread to rise Helps preserve foods such as jams and jellies

  24. Why do companies add sugar to their products? Balances the acidity of foods containing vinegar and tomatoes Serves as a bulking agent in baked goods and ice cream Boosts Flavor Makes you want MORE!!

  25. High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) Used in much greater quantity in the United States than table sugar, because it is significantly less expensive to produce and transport. Produced in US using corn, a government subsidized crop. High-fructose corn syrup is the most common added sweetener in processed foods and beverages. (Soda!) High-fructose corn syrup is produced by milling corn (not sugar cane or sugar beet as in typical table sugar. ) Per gram, It is much sweeter than table sugar. Research is currently being conducted to determine the effect of HFCS on the body. Does the body process it and store it differently? Coincidence or Not? In the 40 years since the introduction of high-fructose corn syrup as a cost-effective sweetener in the American diet, rates of obesity in the U.S. have skyrocketed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  26. RECAP Sugar is a natural substance that comes from the fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. Sugar provides necessary energy for the body. Refined sugar is plant sugar that has been chemically processed. Sugar has many names. Some of these names may be very unfamiliar to most people. Added sugar is refined sugar that is added to food for a variety of reasons. Eating too much sugar on a daily basis, and over time can have detrimental effects on the body. Parents and caregivers need to be especially mindful of the added sugar in the diets of young children. Children's’ nutritional needs are great and good/bad habits develop early.

  27. Added Sugar: In What? How Much?? Part 2

  28. Just How Much Sugar is in That? Sugar is listed on product labels in GRAMS 4 grams of sugar equals one teaspoon of sugar 1 teaspoon (4 grams)= =1sugar packet = 1 sugar cube (4 grams) (4 grams) Let’s Practice!

  29. Just How Much Sugar is in That? 4 teaspoons 16 grams of sugar equals…… (7.75) Almost 8 teaspoons 31 grams of sugar equals…. 11 teaspoons 44 grams of sugar equals REMINDER: Children should get no more than 4 teaspoons of added sugar per day. 16 grams of added sugar 4 teaspoons equals…….

  30. Let’s Look at Some Sugar Stacks! (www. Sugarstacks.com)

  31. Vitamin Water- B Relaxed (Jackfruit and Guava Flavor) 20 oz 8 ¼ tsp. 33 grams 8 oz 3 ¼ teaspoons 13 grams

  32. Capri Sun Pacific Cooler 4 ½ teaspoons 18 grams

  33. Minute Maid Lemonade 20 oz 16 ¾ tsp 67 grams 8 oz 6¾ teaspoons 27 grams

  34. 32 ounce Big Gulp (Coca-Cola) and a 44 ounce Super Big Gulp (15% Ice in Cup) 32 oz 33 ¾ teaspoons 91 grams 44 oz 32 teaspoons 128 grams

  35. A word about 100% juice…… 100% Apple Juice 16 oz 13 tsp 52 grams 8 oz 6 ½ tsp sugar 26 grams

  36. Yoplait Light Yogurt (6 oz) 3 ½ tsp 14 grams

  37. Yoplait Yogurt, Strawberry Flavored (6 oz) 6 ¾ tsps 27 grams

  38. Graham Crackers (2 sheets/4 squares) 2 tsp 8 grams

  39. Fig Newton's (2 cookies/29 grams) 3-5 year old snack serving size (School Agers) 4 cookies 6 tsp 24 grams 2 cookies 3 taps 12 grams

  40. 1 Tablespoon Ketchup Has 1 tsp sugar 4 grams (A ketchup packet has about ½ teaspoon sugar)

  41. Pop Tarts Frosted Cherry 4 ¼ tsps 17 grams

  42. 2 plain Eggo waffles with ¼ cup syrup 8 ¾ tsps 35 grams 1 tsp 4 grams

  43. One Cup Cheerios Cereal ¼ teaspoon 1 gram sugar

  44. Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino 47 Grams

  45. Slurpee: 28 oz Cherry and 40 oz Cola 7-Eleven Slurpee, Fanta Cherry 28 oz cup 63g 7-Eleven Slurpee Coca-Cola 40 oz cup 90g Will your brain freeze come from the ice or the sugar???

  46. 21 oz (Medium) Chocolate Shake from McDonalds 111 grams

  47. Added Sugar in a Typical Day

  48. Let’s Meet Jordyn! Jordyn is four years old Jordyn attends Happy Camper Preschool and Day Care Monday through Friday Jordyn likes dinosaurs, playing with his best friend Shawn, and going outside. Jordyn’s favorite foods are macaroni and cheese, chicken nuggets, and strawberries.

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