GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY CHILDREN’S DIET
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GUIDELINES FOR A HEALTHY CHILDREN’S DIET
Pop-Ins Schoolhouse has always placed the utmost importance on the meals that they serve to their Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergarteners. Using organic, fresh vegetables and fruit and preparing the meals from scratch with the best oils and proteins, they make sure that the children are getting healthy, tasty snacks and meals throughout the day.
When doing our New Year research on the latest guidelines for younger children we always appreciate the knowledge from the Mayo Clinic so thought we would include it in this months Blog:
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
You want your child to eat healthy foods, but do you know which nutrients are necessary and in what amounts? Here's a quick overview.
Introduction
Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages.
So what's the best formula to fuel your child's growth and development? Check out these nutrition basics for girls and boys at various ages, based on the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Consider these nutrient-dense foods:
Aim to limit your child's calories from:
If you have questions about nutrition for kids or specific concerns about your child's diet, talk to your child's doctor or a registered dietitian.
Calories | 1,000-1,400, depending on growth and activity level |
Protein | 2-4 ounces |
Fruits | 1-1.5 cups |
Vegetables | 1-1.5 cups |
Grains | 3-5 ounces |
Dairy | 2 cups |
Calories | 1,200-1,800, depending on growth and activity level |
Protein | 3-5 ounces |
Fruits | 1-1.5 cups |
Vegetables | 1.5-2.5 cups |
Grains | 4-6 ounces |
Dairy | 2.5 cups |
Calories | 1,200-2,000, depending on growth and activity level |
Protein | 3-5.5 ounces |
Fruits | 1-2 cups |
Vegetables | 1.5-2.5 cups |
Grains | 4-6 ounces |
Dairy | 2.5 cups |
We know it's always a stretch to make sure your children are taking in the correct quantities of fruit and vegetables, but there are so many good websites offering quick and tasty dinner recipes now that it's a good idea to read up and prepare ahead of time for a few days.
Educating children from an early age to eat a varied diet can set healthy habits and help prevent diabetes and obesity from setting in. You just have to draw the line on unhealthy options at dinner time and they will ease into the meal choices offered to them.
Happy cooking in 2020!
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