Yellow: Grains Parents should make sure that half of their children’s

intake of grains comes from whole grain sources, such as whole wheat
pasta and rice. Four to eight year olds require 4-5 ounces (which is the
equivalent of a serving) of grains a day; girls 9 to 13 years of age require
5 ounces of grains daily while boys the same age require 6 ounces a day.
Grains are important to a healthy diet because they are made up of
carbohydrates, which give children energy

GREEN: Vegetables Children should eat a variety of vegetables

like peas, legumes and broccoli, as vegetables are great sources of
vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, and fiber, which aids
digestion. Children 4 to 8 years old should have 1 to 1 and ½ cups
of vegetables daily, while girls ages 9 to 13 should have 2 cups of
vegetables daily. It is recommended that boys from 9 to 13 years
old have 2 and ½ cups of vegetables per day

Fruits Fruits should be central to any child’s diet, as they are an

excellent source of nutrition and vitamins, like vitamin A, which helps
build healthy eyes and skin. Fruits like blueberries, oranges and
apples are especially great for children’s health. Children four to
eight years old should have 1 to 1 and ½ cups of fruit daily, while boys
and girls 9 to 13 years of age should have 1 and ½ cups of fruit
servings a day
 BLUE: Milk An excellent source of calcium (which helps build
strong bones and teeth), milk and milk products like yogurt,
low-fat cheese and calcium-fortified orange juice are essential
components to healthy eating for children. Children 4 to 8
years old should have 1 to 2 servings of milk a day, while girls
and boys from 9 to 13 years old should have 3 servings of dairy
products daily

Pink: Meat Meat is an excellent source of iron, which provides

children with energy. Opt for leaner choices for your child’s
diet like skinless chicken and turkey. Four to eight year olds
should have 3 to 4 ounces of meat daily, while 9 to 13 year old
girls and boys should have five ounces of meat daily

VISION

St. Paul University Surigao, a Paulinian

community of learners and believers, impelled
by the charism of sisters of St. Paul of Chartes,
form Christ-centered, competent, and
responsible persons in the service of the
church and society.

Nutrition Facts: The Food Pyramid

Based on the food groups, the food guide pyramid for kids stresses above all
variety and nutrition. Children, from toddlers to pre-adolescents, are encouraged to
have a variety of foods from each color group per day and to eat more of certain
healthy foods and less of others. How much of these foods children should eat is
regulated by their age, sex and activity level.

The food groups included in the kids food pyramid guide are grouped by color:
 Breast Feeding

Breast milk is the most perfect food for your baby. Breast milk contains easily digestible proteins,
many factors that support your new baby's immature immune system, and other factors that aid in
digestion. It is also low in cost and requires no preparation. Breast fed babies are also less likely to
have colic, upper respiratory infections, ear infections, constipation, asthma or allergies. And breast
feeding will burn up almost 500 of mom's calories each day.

Oils are another component to QUALITY POLICY

healthy eating for children. Although oils
contain fat, small amounts are essential for
proper development; good sources of
healthy oils are fish, nuts, canola oil and
corn oil.
St. Paul University Surigao provides quality,
Catholic, Paulinian education that is
costumer-focused in the culture of
compassionate caring through
 Involvement of all levels;
 Upgrading of human resources and
facilities; and
 Committed to continual improvement

MISSION

In union with Mary, our model and St. Paul our patron, we endeavor
to become the prepared educational community to proclaim Jesus
Christ, the Good News, and uplift the quality of life through

 Integral catholic formation, academic excellence, research and

community service;
 Innovative, responsive, and production of management
systems and processes permitted with Gospel values`; and
 Optimum access to Paulinian education with preferential
option for the underprivileged