Session 8 Moving Into the Teen Years, Food and Nutrition Skill-Builders

Welcome Parent Speak Moving into the Teen Years Satiety and Energy Density Nutrition Tool: Label Reading SMART Planning

Adolescence is a time of rapid change.

Your preteen is going through puberty and changes are occurring physically, emotionally, cognitively, and socially.

Teens often feel awkward during this time of transition.

Teens also are developing more complex reasoning.

It is normal for your teen to want to spend more time with his or her friends than family.

But plan some fun time with the family. Engage your teen in planning family activities.

One moment the world is wonderful and the next it is falling apart.

Teens believe they are the focus of everyone else’s attention and concern. This is called the imaginary audience.

Teens also are at a stage where they have a distortion called the personal fable. Bad things that happen to other people can’t happen to them. They are more concerned with the here and now.

What is Satiety? Satiety is the satisfied feeling that people get after eating when they are no longer feeling hungry. For any amount of calories, certain foods will leave people with variable levels of satiety. Foods that have higher levels of satiety include foods that naturally have high water content, such as fruits, vegetables, low fat dairy, cooked grains, and lean protein products.

What is Energy Density? Energy density is the number of calories (energy) in a specific amount of food. High energy density means that there are a lot of calories in a little food. Low energy density means there are few calories in a lot of food.

About the Spot the Block C ampaign What is Spot the Block? – A multi-media campaign from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. – Aimed at helping preteens (ages ) understand the Nutrition Facts Label on food packages…and then use that information to make healthful dietary choices.

Key Messages for Preteens and Families 1. Check Serving Size Remember that one package may contain more than one serving.

Key Messages for Preteens and Families 2. Consider the calories. When comparing foods, remember: 100 calories is moderate, 400 or more calories per serving for a single food is high.

Key Messages for Preteens and Families 3. Choose nutrients wisely. Pick foods that are lower in certain fats, cholesterol and sodium when making daily food choices. When comparing %DV (Percent Daily Value), remember: 5% DV is low; 20% DV is high!

THE NUTRITION LABEL THE NUTRITION LABEL E asy Ways to Use the Label For Healthy Eating For more information, please contact: Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements

Key Label Questions How many calories am I actually eating? Is that number low, medium, or high? What nutrients should I limit or get enough of and why?

The Nutrition Facts Label

General Guide to Calories* 40 Calories is low 100 Calories is moderate 400 Calories is high *Based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Limit These Nutrients The goal is to stay BELOW 100% of the DV for each of these nutrients per day.

Get Enough of These Nutrients Try to get 100% of the DV for each of these nutrients each day.

For More Information Guidance on How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels Test Yourself! Test Your Food Label Knowledge! Food Label Education Video Calcium! Do You Get It?

S M R A T Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic/Relevant Time Bound Plans