Nutrition and Oral Health Show and Tell: Nutrition Classroom Presentations Jeri Waite, M. Ed., R.D. Santa Barbara County Public Health Department California Children’s Dental Disease Prevention Program Power Play Campaign, Nutrition Network

Behavior Change Value Motivation Attitude Capability Practice Knowledge Awareness

SUGAR Coating America Per Capita Sugar Consumption 1970 = 119# 2003 =143# % of Daily Calories From Added Sugar Children ages 6-11 get 18% Teenagers get 20% Annual Corn Sweetener Consumption Increased to 79 # in 2003 up 400% from 1970 Countries that consume less than 33 lbs of sugar per capita have practically no tooth decay. Even in countries with very little fluoride in the water, caries virtually disappear when consumption is below 24# per capita.

“It All Adds Up” Hidden Sugar In Foods We Eat

BreakfastSugar Cocoa Puffs3.5 teaspoons 4 oz 1% milkno added 8 oz Sunny Delight7.5 teaspoons Snack 1 fruit roll up2.5 teaspoons Lunch Peanut butter and jelly sandwich6 teaspoons 1 small bag of Oreo cookies4.25 teaspoons 20 oz Gatorade5.5 teaspoons Snack 1 bag Doritos.5 teaspoons Total29.75 teaspoons

Breakfast Sugar 1 scrambled eggNo added 6 oz 100% orange juiceNo added 2 slices whole wheat toast, butterNo added Snack Banana and waterNo added Lunch Turkey sandwich, bread, cheese meat, lettuce, tomatoNo added pearNo added carrot-sticksNo added 8 oz 1% milkNo added Snack string cheese, apple, waterNo added TotalNo added

“Stop The Pop” BeverageTsp. Sugar 20 oz Gatorade oz Soda oz Sunny Delight oz Fruit Punch oz Chocolate Milk oz Capri Sun 7

“Think Your Drink” How Tooth Decay Starts… Sugar in soda pop combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid. This acid, plus the extra acid from soft drinks, attacks the teeth. Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes, and acid attacks start over again with every sip. Ongoing acid attacks weaken tooth enamel. Cavities begin when tooth enamel is damaged. Remember! Diet or sugar free pop still has acid that can harm your teeth. Although fruit drinks aren’t carbonated like pop, they too have acid and sugar that can cause decay.

“Power Up With Breakfast” Contemplate Your Breakfast Plate ! Breakfast Eaters Score better on tests and make fewer mistakes Are less likely to be late for school Concentrate and perform better in school Behave better in school Have more energy Have lower rates of obesity Get more fiber in their diet Non-Breakfast Eaters Score Lower on tests Have lower intakes of iron, folic Acid and B vitamins Snack more on high calorie foods Have higher rates of obesity Cause more fights in school Eat less fiber

Build A Healthy Breakfast choose 3 foods from 3 different food groups GrainFruit/VegetableDairy/CalciumMeat/Bean Whole wheat bread TomatoNon-fat MilkPeanut Butter Cold CerealBanana1% MilkBeans Hot CerealOrange JuiceYogurtEgg TortillaRaisinsCheeseTofu PancakesStrawberriesCottage CheeseSausage

“Supermarket Savvy” Read the Label! Look for these healthy ranges on labels: Sugar: Less than 5 grams/serving Fat: 3 grams or less/100 calories Sodium: 140 mg or less/serving Fiber 3 grams or more/serving % Daily Value 5% or less = Low 20% or more = High Watch out for these: Avoid: Trans Fat Limit: High Fructose Corn Syrup Look for: whole grain

Ten Habits of Healthy Kids  Brush and Floss your teeth  Eat 2 cups vegetables and 1 ½ cups of fruits daily  Eat breakfast every day  Snack on healthy foods  Drink water instead of sweet drinks  Eat smaller amounts  Eat less fast foods  Spend less than 2 hours a day watching TV, playing video and computer games  Spend at least 1 hour a day being physically active  Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night

Portion Distortion Super Sizing Portions Cheeseburger 20 Years Ago Today 333 calories590 calories

What Is A Serving? Food Guide Pyramid Serving “Typical” American Portions ½ cup rice or pasta1 cup rice or pasta ½ bagel or ½ hamburger bun 1 bagel or hamburger bun 1 chicken leg and thigh¼ chicken 1 small order of French fries (½ cup) Large order of French fries (1 cup) ½ cup cooked chili beans1-2 cups cooked chili beans 1 cup leafy greensLarge Green Salad (2 cups)

Make half your grains whole Vary your veggies Focus on fruits Get your calcium rich foods Go lean with protein Change your oil “Which Side Are You On?” Tips For Healthier Eating Using The Food Guide Pyramid

Serving Sizes Use your hand to estimate portion sizes! Fist = 1 cup Palm = 3 ounces Thumb tip = 1 teaspoon Thumb = 1 ounce Handful = 1 or 2 ounces

Eating With Style “How to Eat” Eat regular meals Plan for healthy snacks Eat when hungry and stop when full Eat slowly, chew carefully Eat a wide variety of foods Sit down when you eat, try to eat as a family Eat from a plate or bowl not from a bag or box Do not eat while watching TV, focus on eating Drink water instead of sweet drinks Take small portions Try new foods Cook foods in a healthy way, avoid fried foods Trim all visible fat from meat and remove skin from poultry Limit high sugar, salt or fat foods Read food labels