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    This document provides nutrition information for parents of toddlers. It discusses that sugar intake should be limited to less than 6 teaspoons per day to decrease risk of diabetes and heart disease later in life. It also recommends eating fruits to satisfy cravings instead of sugary drinks. The document also notes that around 18.5% of children ages 2-19 are obese, and that kids need between 1,000-2,000 calories per day depending on activity level. It encourages eating more fruits and vegetables for their health benefits.

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    Nutrition Info for the Parents of Toddlers

    Matt Rothschild, Theo St. John, Ryan Camp - Dr. Jaime Haines - CMU DPT
    Program

    “Your journey to healthy living starts here!”

    Now that you have watched the video it is time for a quiz!
    https://create.kahoot.it/share/nutrition-quiz/3bf9e49c-576a-4df9-9d82-699313502760

    Video link:
    https://youtu.be/HajUjOMKqqg

    SUGAR
    1 Sugary drink can equate to a whole
    days worth of recommended sugar

    Keeping sugar intake below 6


    teaspoons a day can decrease a
    child’s risk of diabetes and heart
    disease later in life

    Utilize fruits to satisfy your “Sweet


    Tooth”

    Fruits & Vegetables


    Fruits and veggies are full of
    vitamins and minerals!

    Beans, peas, nuts, and seeds are


    all high in protein.

    Eating vegetables decreases your


    risk of heart disease and cancer.

    Improved brain function, digestive


    function, healing ability, skin health,
    and lower blood pressure.

    Make meals more colorful with


    adding fruits and vegetables.

    Calories
    18.5% of children age 2-19 are
    obese.

    Kids need 1,000-2,000 a day.

    More activity = more calories.

    Avoid eating large meals 2-3 hours


    before bed.

    Read all nutrition labels carefully!

    1. Sugar recommendation healthy kids and teens infographic. American Heart Association. Accessed July 20, 2020.
    https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sugar/sugar-recommendation-healthy-kids-and-teens-
    infographic#:~:text=Kids%20are%202%2D18%20should,Cardiovascular%20Disease%20Risk%20in%20Children.
    2. Heart disease facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed July 20, 2020. https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm
    3. Cancer statistics. National Cancer Institute. Accessed July 20, 2020. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics
    4. Nutrients and health benefits. USDA ChooseMyPlate. Accessed July 20, 2020.
    https://www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/vegetables/vegetables-nutrients-health
    5. Childhood obesity facts. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed July 20, 2020.
    https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html

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