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DECLINE IN CONSUMPTION OF: The major nutrition problems in the United States have changed since World War II. The diet related problem of growth retardation has changed to childhood obesity. DECLINE IN CONSUMPTION OF: Milk Calcium Iron Fat

BEHAVIORS HAVE CHANGED : Snacking Physical Activity Fruit and Vegetable Intake

Studies and Research 1 out of 4 children are obese Impacts of Obesity When parents provide healthy food choices….

Studies and Research Parents feeding style Feeding problems Impair food acceptance and growth. Distortion of parent-child interaction

Diets - history of diets for children Breastfed infant survive 1920s offer sanitation in milk production 1930s canned, sterilized evaporated milk SCIENTIFIC AGE Breastfeeding 65% 1940s Breastfeeding 25% 1950s

Diets - history of diets for children Solids - 1900s: offer at about one year 1960s: at two weeks offered cereals

Obesity is the most prevalent and serious nutritional disease in the United States. From 5% to 25% of children and adolescents may be affected.

Infant Cues, States and Feeding Behaviors

Cause of Feeding Problems Medical or physical condition of the child Inappropriate food selection Inappropriate dynamics around feeding

Establishing Feeding Relationships

Establishing Feeding Relationships The child is responsible for what and how much he eats The Parent is responsible for what the child is offered to eat and for the physical and emotional setting.

Basic Guidelines of establishing feeding relationships Relaxed Atmosphere Appropriate physical setting Adult cues Babies Expressions

Basic guidelines of establishing feeding relationships Parent feedback and support Positive example - role model Consistency - signals the same/timing 4-6 feedings Appropriateness - reward/punishment

How and what to Feed Children

What to feed Children Food guide pyramid

Keys to the Pyramid Variety Moderation Balance

Look Closely

High Needs: Vitamin A & C and Iron

Sources of Vitamins A & C and Iron Vitamin A Asparagus, broccoli, carrots Apricots, cantaloupes, cherries Vitamin C Asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts cantaloupes, grapefruits, oranges Iron asparagus, beans, greens apples, berries, figs

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Methods of Introducing Food

Solid foods At 4 to 6 months, babies learn to :Control head movements and To keep food in their mouths To sit up, making feeding with a spoon possible. Wait for the baby to develop these skills

Introducing solid foods: Start slowly. Only 1 or 2 spoonfuls Introduce one new food at a time. Add another new food after 4 or 5 days. Waiting for baby to: get used to new flavors look for foods/allergic reactions

Introducing solid foods Start with rice cereals Hold the baby during feeding Vegetables at about 7 months. Babies with one or two teeth can eat some lumpy foods.

Introducing solid foods Offer soft finger foods as soon as a baby can grasp. Meat, egg yolks, and small amounts of cheese and yogurt at 10 and 12 months. Honey and corn syrup at 12 months. Formula, breast milk, juices, and water may be given from a cup after 10 months. Avoid serving foods that may choke an infant. Child and Adult Care Food Program

What affects feeding patterns

What affects feeding patterns Growth patterns Emotional issues Role models Unfamiliar food - setting Food jags Illness Stress Tired Peer relationships Successful at mealtime

What affects feeding patterns Safe to discover new foods Style of foods (too hot, spicy, tooooo something) Food touching Role in planning and preparing Serving Sizes

Tools of the trade Plan and offer a balanced diet - Watch foods that "touch", too hot or too spicy To learn a new concept takes 7 exposures Feeding children is time consuming, challenging, and high waste Food Binges are the norm

Tools of the trade Let children take part in food decision: "Do you want your milk in a red cup or blue cup?" Note the correct serving size Set a pleasant eating environment Food package and service that children can handle Serve favorite foods with new foods

Setting physical and emotional feeding environments Make mealtimes pleasant Child-sized utensils Eating is a social time Serve a new food several times Never force a child to eat Plan fun food activities

THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID……. Your Personal Guide to Healthful Eating

Eating should be fun!

Getting Kids to eat their Fruits and Vegetables Offer raw vegetables Try variations of PBJ sandwich Kids in the Kitchen Whip up fruits and vegetables in cream cheese spread Kids pick up habits form their parents Dessert time

for Healthy Eating for Kids 10 tips 1. Eat lots of different foods 2. Eat whole grain 3. Keep moving 4. Start with breakfast 5.Snack Smart

for Healthy Eating for Kids 10 tips 6. Balance food choices 7. Be adventurous 8. Set healthy eating goals 9. No foods, are good or bad 10. Make healthy eating fun

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