originally created by cyndi willmarth, m. ed. and presented by cyndi willmarth and mendy covington...
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Originally Created by Cyndi Willmarth, M. Ed. And Presented by Cyndi Willmarth and Mendy Covington
Kentucky Department of EducationSchool and Community Nutrition
August 2011
The impact of added sugar in the diets of
young children
1. Learn what “sugar” is.
2. Know the similarities and difference between naturally occurring sugars and added
sugars.
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.
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
GOALS:
*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
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.
Names for 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
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
Remember:
Both natural and processed sugar have many different
names.
Different kinds of sugar are used in products for
different reasons.
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.
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.
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.
Sugar Suppresses the Immune System
Sugar can weaken the eyesight Sugar contributes to premature aging
Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children
Sugar can damage the liver and pancreas
Sugar causes dizzinessSugar can exacerbate PMS
Sugar causes hyperactivity and anxiety
in young children
Sugar contributes to gall stones and heart disease
Sugar can cause headaches, especially migraines.
Sugar causes constipation and varicose veins
If you aren’t feeling good…..check your sugar consumption!
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.
Added Sugar Consumption Limits From the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines and the
American Heart Association
Women: No more than
6 Teaspoons of added sugar per
day
Men: No More than
9 Teaspoons of added sugar per
day
Actual Average Added Sugar Consumption based on study conducted by American Heart
Association
Women:22 Teaspoons of added sugar per
day
Men:22 Teaspoons of added sugar
per day
Added Sugar Consumption Limits From the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines and the
American Heart Association
Children:No More
than4 Teaspoons
per day
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)
WHY???
History LessonAll About Added Sugar!
(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!
(15 century) -Columbus took sugarcane to the “New World”
and quickly found the Caribbean a perfect place to
grow the cane.
(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.
(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.
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.
(1886)
Modern Day Added Sugar Production and Consumption: Who, What and Why? Sugar,
Sugar, SUGAR
!!
Need more 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)
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.
Why do companies add sugar to their products?
Gives baked goods texture and color
Helps preserve foods such as jams and jellies
Fuels fermentation which enables bread to rise
Why do companies add sugar to their products?
Boosts Flavor
Serves as a bulking agent in baked goods and ice cream
Balances the acidity of foods containing
vinegar and tomatoes
Makes you want MORE!!
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
High-fructose corn syrup is the most common added sweetener in processed
foods and beverages. (Soda!)
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
Research is currently being conducted to determine the effect of HFCS on the body. Does the body
process it and store it differently?
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 produced by milling corn (not sugar cane or sugar beet as in typical table sugar. ) Per
gram, It is much sweeter than table sugar.
RECAP Sugar is a natural substance that comes from the fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products.
Refined sugar is plant sugar that has been chemically processed.
Added sugar is refined sugar that is added to food for a variety of reasons.
Sugar provides necessary energy for the body.
Eating too much sugar on a daily basis, and over time can have detrimental effects on the body.
Sugar has many names. Some of these names may be very unfamiliar to most people.
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.
Just How Much Sugar is in That?
1 teaspoon(4 grams)=
=1sugar packet = 1 sugar cube
Sugar is listed on product labels in GRAMS
4 grams of sugar equals one teaspoon of sugar
Let’s Practice!
(4 grams) (4 grams)
Just How Much Sugar is in That?
16 grams of sugar equals…… 4 teaspoons
31 grams of sugar equals….(7.75) Almost 8 teaspoons
44 grams of sugar equals 11 teaspoons
REMINDER: Children should get no more than 4 teaspoons of added sugar per day.
16 grams of added sugar4 teaspoons equals…….
Vitamin Water- B Relaxed (Jackfruit and Guava Flavor)
8 oz 3 ¼ teaspoons
13 grams
20 oz 8 ¼ tsp. 33 grams
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
Fig Newton's (2 cookies/29 grams) 3-5 year old snack serving size
2 cookies3 taps
12 grams
(School Agers)
4 cookies6 tsp
24 grams
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???
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.
A typical daily diet for Jordyn
6:30 AM Snack in the car on the way to school:
8:30 Breakfast at Day Care Center:
11:30 Lunch at Day Care Center
2:30 PM Snack at Day Care Center
6:00 McDonalds Happy Meal
5:30 Snack in the car on way to McDonalds
A typical daily diet for Jordyn
6:30 AM Snack in the car on the way to school:
8:30 Breakfast at Day Care Center:
11:30 Lunch at Day Care Center
2:30 PM Snack at Day Care Center
6:00 McDonalds Happy Meal
5:30 Snack in the car on way to McDonalds
Grams of Added Sugar
13 g
35 g (muffin only)
14 g (sauce and peaches)
8 g
18 g
4g + 6g+ 16g=26 g
114 g = 28.5 teaspoons !
Let’s Make Some Changes in the Day Care Center!
6:30 AM Snack in the car on the way to school:
8:30 Breakfast at Day Care Center:
11:30 Lunch at Day Care Center
2:30 PM Snack at Day Care Center
6:00 McDonalds Happy Meal
5:30 Snack in the car on way to McDonalds
Grams of Added Sugar
13 g
1 g (cereal)
2 g (sauce)
18 g
4g + 6g+ 16g=26 g
0 g
3 gram from Day Care Center!
60 grams total or 15
teaspoons
Let’s Help Mom and Dad learn about Added Sugars!
6:30 AM Snack in the car on the way to school:
8:30 Breakfast at Day Care Center:
11:30 Lunch at Day Care Center
2:30 PM Snack at Day Care Center
6:00 McDonalds Happy Meal
5:30 Snack in the car on way to McDonalds
Grams of Added Sugar
1 g (cereal)
2 g (sauce)
0 g
3 gram from Day Care Center!
16 grams total or 4 teaspoons
total!
0 grams
3 g
4g + 6g=10 g
Just because it’s “natural” or “wholesome” doesn’t
necessarily make it good for you. Remember..sugar is
natural!Read the labels and know your
product!
The Last Word…How Sweet it is!
Processed /Packaged Foods have added sugar. Whole Foods do not. Limit packaged
foods and you limit added sugar!
Read the labels of all packaged food you buy, prepare, or eat. Look for sugar names, and look at how many grams of sugar are in the product.
Little changes make a big impact, especially in the lives of young children. Remember….bad and GOOD habits start early. Young
children depend on YOU to support learning good habits.
Artificial sweeteners do not have the empty calories of sugar, but they do
contribute to your craving of more sugar.