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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
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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ChooseMyPlate
Put the plan into action by:
 Choosing a variety of
foods
 Choosing healthy snacks
 Making smart beverage
choices
 Serving small portions
Source: ChooseMyPlate.gov
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Eat a Variety of Nutrient-Rich Foods
Servings are based on:
 Activity level
 Age
 Gender
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Caloric Needs of Children
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 lowsugar cereal, dried fruit,
chopped nuts, and mini
chocolate chips
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Kids Rock Nutrition in the Kitchen
(click on picture)
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Healthy Habits for Children
Cut children's’
portion sizes by 0nehalf to one-third of an
adult’s serving size.
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Serving vs. Portion Sizes
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
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Serving vs. Portion Sizes
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
A small plate (7
inch) = one tortilla
A computer
mouse = one
small baked
potato
A baseball =
one medium
apple or orange
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Serving vs. Portion Sizes
The width of a small
soft drink lid = onehalf 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
(click on picture)
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Portion Distortion
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Childhood Obesity
Risks for children can
include:
 Depression
 Heart disease
 Hypertension
 Poor self-esteem
 Sleep apnea
Source: Love Our Children USA
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Child Malnutrition
Can cause:
 Bone disease
 Death
 Depression
 Poor self-esteem
 Reproductive problems
 Seizures
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Review
What 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.
What is child malnutrition?
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References and Resources
Images:
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Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft™. (Slides 12, 14, 15, 17 and 19)
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Photos obtained through a license with Shutterstock™. (Slides 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 18 and 20)
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United States Department of Agriculture. (Slide 6)
Publications:
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Caring for Children
Kids can cook and learning is the secret ingredient!
http://cte.sfasu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/CaringForKids3-5.pdf
Textbook:
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Decker, C. (2011). Child development early stages through age 12. (7th ed.). Tinley Park: Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
Websites:
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Health and Nutrition Information for Preschoolers
Help 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
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Choose MyPlate.gov
Health and Nutrition Information for Children Over Five
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/children-over-five.html
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Let’s Move: America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
Let’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
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Love Our Children USA
Childhood Obesity and Malnutrition ... The Newest Forms of Child Abuse
http://loveourchildrenusa.org/childobesity_malnutrition.php
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Nutrition Education of Texas
Teaching 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
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Recipe Finder Cookbook
Snap-Ed Connection. Child Development Suggested Nutritious Recipes for Children
http://cte.sfasu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Nutritious-Recipes-for-Children.pdf
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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.
https://youtu.be/YRylRNVxPj4
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