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Nutritional Needs: Preschool to School-Age

Child Development

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Growth During the Preschool Years

There is a wide range of "normal" growth. Between the ages of two and five, the average child grows about 2½ inches taller each year, and also gains four to five pounds each year.

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What influences growth?

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Growth During School-Age Years

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A school-age child should be:

Becoming more aware of their body

Focusing attention for longer periods of time

Moving in a more strong, coordinated manner

Using complex sentences

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ChooseMyPlatePut the plan into

action by:

Choosing a variety of foods

Choosing healthy snacks

Making smart beverage choices

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Eat a Variety of Nutrient-Rich Foods

Servings are based on:Activity levelAgeGender

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Caloric Needs of Children

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Age Caloric Needs

Two –year-old 1,000 calories

Five-year-old 1,400 calories

Ten-year-old 1,800 calories

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Snacks for Preschool and School-Age Children

Hummus or peanut butter and whole-grain crackers

Sandwiches prepared with whole-grain bread

Trail mix made from low-sugar cereal, dried fruit, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips

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Kids Rock Nutrition in the Kitchen

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Healthy Habits for Children

Cut children's’ portion sizes by 0ne-half to one-third of an adult’s serving size.

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Serving vs. Portion Sizes

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A deck of cards = three ounces of cooked meat, poultry, or fish

A music CD = one pancake or waffle

Six dice = one and one-half ounces of cheese

Serving vs. Portion Sizes

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A small fist = one-half of a cup of fruit, vegetable, cooked cereal, pasta or rice

Your thumb tip = one teaspoon of margarine or butter

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Serving vs. Portion Sizes

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A baseball = one medium apple or orange

A computer mouse = one small baked potato

A small plate (7 inch) = one tortilla

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Serving vs. Portion Sizes

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The width of a small soft drink lid = one-half of a bagel

Four checkers = four small cookies (like vanilla wafers)

A golf ball = two tablespoons of peanut butter

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Portion Distortion Interactive Quiz

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Portion Distortion

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Childhood ObesityRisks for children can include:DepressionHeart diseaseHypertensionPoor self-esteemSleep apnea

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Source: Love Our Children USA

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Child MalnutritionCan cause:Bone diseaseDeathDepressionPoor self-esteemReproductive

problemsSeizures

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ReviewWhat influences physical growth?

What are four examples of nutritious snacks for a preschool child? School-age child?

What are the health risks for obese children?

What is portion control and give three examples.

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References and ResourcesImages: Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft™. (Slides 12, 14, 15, 17 and 19) Photos obtained through a license with Shutterstock™. (Slides 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18 and 20) United States Department of Agriculture. (Slide 6)

Publications:

Caring for ChildrenKids can cook and learning is the secret ingredient!http://cte.sfasu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CaringForKids3-5.pdf

Textbook:

Decker, C. (2011). Child development early stages through age 12. (7th ed.). Tinley Park: Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.

Websites:

Health and Nutrition Information for PreschoolersHelp your preschoolers eat well, be active, and be healthy.http://www.choosemyplate.gov/preschoolers.html

Choosemyplate.gov Anyone eating on the run or at restaurants has probably noticed that food portions have gotten larger. Some portions are called "super-size," while

others have simply grown in size and provide enough food for at least two people. With this growth have come increases in waistlines and body weight. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertracker-tools/portion-distortion.html

Choose MyPlate.govHealth and Nutrition Information for Children Over Fivehttp://www.choosemyplate.gov/children-over-five.html

Let’s Move: America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of KidsLet’s Move! is dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation so that every child born today—grows up healthy. Provides corresponding activities for each step.http://www.letsmove.gov/kids

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References and Resources Love Our Children USA Childhood Obesity and Malnutrition ... The Newest Forms of Child Abuse http://loveourchildrenusa.org/childobesity_malnutrition.php

Nutrition Education of TexasTeaching Nutrition: Background information about nutrition, nutrients, and healthy eating habits. Topics include nutrients, food safety, selecting a balanced diet, nutritional needs during the lifecycle, nutrition and health. For additional information, visit:http://netx.squaremeals.org/teaching_nutrition.html

Recipe Finder CookbookSnap-Ed Connection. Child Development Suggested Nutritious Recipes for Childrenhttp://cte.sfasu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Nutritious-Recipes-for-Children.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Here are some food safety recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help keep kids safe after school.http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Food_Safety_AFter_School/index.asp

YouTube™: Kids Rock Nutrition In The Kitchen Are you ready to have some fun in the kitchen? Teaching kids to cook is a great way for everyone to learn

about different foods and how nutritious they are. Watch a chef and registered dietitian show children how easy it is to make chicken or fish veggie packets and yogurt parfaits.

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