Presented by:
Davea Smith Hill
Why is Nutrition important for your Kids?
 To promote growth including brain function, bone density, and
muscle mass
 It keeps away lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension,
liver, and kidney failures
 Helps them to excel in their studies, sport activities,
and other activities
 Prevent childhood obesity
Kids need these Nutrients!
Nutrients
Protein
Functions
The building blocks of your body- helps to build muscles.
Carbohydrates The body’s main source of short-term energy.
Fats
The body’s main source of long-term energy (reserve).
Vitamins
Regulate body and promote normal body-system functions.
Minerals
Necessary for proper cellular functions.
Water
Transports essential nutrients to all body parts.
Help your Kids to Eat Healthy
Healthy Ingredient Swaps
Bad Choice
Healthy Choices
Mayonnaise
Avocado
Butter
Coconut Oil
Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate
Drinks/Juices
Fruit Infused
Water
Sour Cream
Greek Yogurt
Sugar
Honey
A ‘healthy plate’ is an easy way
to make healthy eating a habit.
Consequences of Poor Nutrition?
Kids who eat unhealthy develop long-term health
conditions and possible irreversible
complications later in life.
Unhealthy
Weight
Heart
Disease
References
“Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition.” Healthy Eating in Children: Problems
Caused by Poor Nutrition | HealthLink BC, www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/healthy-eating-childrenproblems-caused-poor-nutrition
“Healthy Eating Plate.” The Nutrition Source, 31 Jan. 2023, www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/
healthy-eating-plate
“How to Develop Healthy Eating Habits in a Child: Start Early and Eat Your Vegetables.” ScienceDaily,
ScienceDaily,17 Apr. 2015, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150417103427.html
Nutrition, Environmental. “Are Flavor-Enhancers a a Good Way to Increase Your Water Intake?” Times,
Chicago Sun-Times, 25 Feb. 2023, chicago.suntimes.com/taste/2023/2/25/23611261/water-flavor-enhancersbenefits-hydration
“Pediatric Nutrition for Children of Different Age Groups.” Share and Discover Knowledge on SlideShare,
www.slideshare.net/epicprimarycare/epic-pediatric-nutrition.