Nutrition for Young Children WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES At the end of this workshop participants will be able to Describe why good nutrition is so important to young children Explain in detail the components of a child care environment that promote healthy eating ID: 569215
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Eat Right, Grow StrongNutrition for Young ChildrenSlide2
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVESAt the end of this workshop participants will be able to…Describe why good nutrition is so important to young children.Explain in detail the components of a child care environment that promote healthy eating.
Describe the role of child care staff in helping shape children’s eating behaviors.List some things staff can do in their classroom to help children develop healthy eating behaviors.Slide3
Let’s Review...In Michigan, about 1 in 3 low-income children ages 2-5 years are overweight or obese.
Being overweight is a risk to physical and mental health.Michigan children are in crisis.Poor nutrition and physical inactivity contribute to weight gain.
Healthy lifestyle behaviors are formed early in life.Slide4
“For many children, child care serves as a home-away-from-home and has the potential to positively influence their health.”
University of North CarolinaSlide5
Brainstorm
How willing are children to eat healthy foods?Do you think parents are paying more or less attention to healthy eating than they used to
?Slide6
Children may receive between 50% and 75% of their daily calories at the child care facility.Child care nutrition practices and policies can have widespread and long‐term impact on healthy child development.Well fed, healthy children are better prepared to focus and learn in the classroom.
Healthy Eating in Child CareSlide7
What is “Healthy” Food?Healthy Food and Beverages are nutrient rich:Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
Whole GrainsLow-fat DairyBeans and Legumes
NutsLean meats Slide8
Fruits and VegetablesA variety of fruits and vegetables give children vitamins and minerals that keep children healthy and help them grow.
100% fruit and vegetable juices are good but less nutritious and filling than the foods themselves. Slide9
Ways to get kids to LOVE their fruits and vegetables (or at least try them!)…Serve them creatively. Have a party for your senses.Incorporate them into lessons by trying fruits and vegetables from different places around the world.Set a good example.
Making Fruits and Vegetables FunSlide10
Whole grains are a source of nutrients such as iron, magnesium, selenium, B vitamins, and dietary fiber.Fiber aids digestion and helps children feel full. Try and incorporate high-fiber whole grain foods at least once every day.People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases.
Whole GrainsSlide11
Most sausage, bacon, and hot dogs have a lot of fat, sodium, and calories. French fries and chicken nuggets are also high in saturated fat and calories. Look for lower fat baked options and serve the high fat versions less often.Consider occasionally replacing meat with beans for a low fat option with lots of fiber and protein.
Lean Meats, Beans and LegumesSlide12
BeveragesWater is the best choice for thirsty children. Model good habits for the children by choosing water first.Avoid soda and fruit drinks that are full of sugar and “empty calories” (few nutrients, many calories).
Serving low fat milk with meals and snacks provides calcium but doesn’t add many calories.Slide13
Beverage MythsMyth 1: Whole milk is best for all kids
All milk regardless of the fat content is fortified with vitamin D. All milk also provides calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein and riboflavin.
Myth 2: Juice is a highly nutritious beverage option and can be served often.Whole fruits have more nutrients Not a good choice to quench thirstSlide14
Menus and VarietyServing a variety of foods helps to meet a child’s nutrition needs.Children may need to see a new food at least 10 times before they’ll actually try it. Don’t give up!Including food in your menus from a variety of cultures can make meals more
fun and interesting for children.Slide15Slide16
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One cupcake
One frosted cookie
Chips and
Dip
Hi-C box
Party One
A. 435 calories
B
. 680 calories
C.
760 calories
D
. 905 caloriesSlide17
Wheat
crackers
Reduced fat cheese Cucumber slices
Blueberries
100% juice box
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Party Two
A.
190
calories
B
.
295
calories
C. 370
calories
D
.
600 caloriesSlide18
Gently encourage, but don’t force children to try a bite of a new food.Forcing children to clean their plates can lead to overeating and weight problems.Offer healthy foods to children and then let them decide if and how much to eat.
Feeding PracticesSlide19
Make meal and snack time as stress free as possible and try to provide enough time to eat.
Try to avoid using food to reward good behavior or make a child feel better about something.
Feeding PracticesSlide20
Policies Make it StickWhat are the benefits of having a written policy? Everyone knows what the rules are.
Parents know that their children’s health and development is important to you and that you have thought about it and are doing something about it, andChildren know the boundaries.
(Source: http://depts.washington.edu/tvhealth/resources_prof.htm)Slide21
SCENARIOSSlide22
In Michigan, about 1 in 3 low-income children ages 2-5 years are overweight or obese.Being overweight is a risk to physical and mental health
Michigan children are in crisis.Poor nutrition and physical inactivity contribute to weight gainHealthy lifestyle behaviors are formed early in life.
Child care providers play an important role in keeping children healthy and forming healthy lifestyle habitsLet’s Review...Slide23
Q & ASlide24
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Margaret MeadSlide25
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