Chapter 25 Nutritional Guidelines and Energy Needs for Active Children Karen S. Meaney, Kelcie Kopf, and Megan Simons Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, you should have an understanding of: the purpose and goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; MyPyramid Food Guidance System, it’s calorie criteria, and the six main food groups and the foods that are found in each of those groups; the daily recommended intake of calories for children; the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats as sources of energy for children; the importance of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water in children’s diets. Introduction • Importance of Physical Activity for Children • Factors contributing to Energy Imbalance • Nutritional Guidelines Dietary Guidelines • The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans • United States Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services • http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga 2005/document/ MyPyramid • United States Department of Agriculture • Takes into account age, sex, and activity level • http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.html Child Friendly MyPyramid • Developmentally Appropriate • MyPyramid for Kids • http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html Discretionary Calories • Essential Calories: Needed to meet daily recommended nutrient guidelines • Discretionary Calories: Extra calories we sue to meet energy needs • Increase in activity allows one an increase in discretionary caloric intake Family Meals • Decrease in family meals • Two parents working • Increase in number of low-income families Increasing Family Meals • Set realistic goals for the number of family meals • Identify meals that work for your family • Share meal preparation and cooking responsibilities • Keep meals easy and uncomplicated • Have at least one adult present at meal time Nutrients that Provide Energy • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Fats Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber, and Water • • • • Vitamins Water – soluble Fat-soluble Found in vegetation and animals Vitamin Deficiencies Minerals • • • • Found in earth, water, and food Bodily Functions Food Sources National Academy of Science provides recommended doses FIBER • Aids in gastrointestinal processes • Optimal intakes for children and adults Water • Water Consumption is Critically Important! • Consumed through beverages, fruits, vegetables, eggs, fish, and other food sources • Children at risk for dehydration Summary • • • • Nutritionally Sound & Balanced Diet Parents need to model healthy behaviors Importance of Family Meals Participation in Physical Activity