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Nutrition for Kids

Discover why nutrition is crucial for kids' growth, development, and overall quality of life. Explore the Healthy Eating Plate, key nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, iron, and Vitamin D, and learn how to create balanced meals and snacks for your children.

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Nutrition for Kids

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  1. Nutrition for Kids Amy Iannuzzi Parents

  2. Why is this important? • Linked to their growth and development • Promote better quality of life • Childhood obesity rates are rising • Giving them a foundation for future

  3. Healthy Eating Plate Overview • Plenty of whole grains, fruits and veggies • Choose fish, poultry, beans and nuts • Avoid added sugars and high salt • Drink water • Balance food with physical activity

  4. What is Most Important? • Variety!

  5. Variety of What? • Nutrients • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Vitamin D • Iron

  6. Carbohydrates • Whole-grains • Brown Rice • Vegetables • Fruits

  7. Protein • Meat • Fish • Cheese • Beans • Nuts • Seeds

  8. Iron • Comes from • Meats • Beans • Green vegetables

  9. Vitamin D • Derived from sun light • Fish oils • Eggs • Dairy Products

  10. Always remember that nutrients make color, the more colorful the dinner plate, the better!

  11. Healthy Meals for kids • Breakfast • Whole- grain breads or fiber containing cereals • Fruits (apple, grapes, bananas etc.) • Yogurt • If possible, skip fruit juice

  12. Lunch • Choose whole-grain bread or roll for sandwiches • Try to always serve fruit rather than chips • Be sure to serve milk or water

  13. Dinner • Should contain • Carbohydrates • Protein • Fat fruits vegetables, whole-grains white meat chicken or beans heart healthy (eg. Olive oil)

  14. And for your kids sweet tooth • Dessert • Find ways to modify their favorite treats • Eg. Ice cream with fruit toppings

  15. Snacks • Plain popcorn • Apples, bananas, grapes • Sandwiches • Low fat yogurt

  16. What to avoid • Fast Food • Juice • Soda

  17. Fast Food • Kids will ask for it • Although fast, not healthy • Make it a rare occasion • Learn to say no

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  19. As parents… • Stay Educated • Teach your children healthy habits • Cook with children • Introduce them to new foods • Remember, it is your responsibility

  20. References • http://www.everydayhealth.com/kids-nutrition/essential-nutrition.aspx • http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/healthcare-for-kids/health-education-materials?gclid=CPvixPHWmMgCFVORHwodHKkNnQ • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/

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