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What is healthy eating?

Healthy eating is ensuring that your family is
getting the proper amount of the correct
nutrients, but not too much!
Healthy eating is enjoying the food you eat
and feeling good about what goes in your
body
Healthy eating is fun for the whole family!

Childhood Obesity
Childhood Obesity is a huge and growing
concern.
As of 2010, 17% of children in the U.S. were
considered obese, and this is rising yearly (as
opposed to less than 5% in 1960)
12.5 million teens and children are obese in the
U.S., and this does not count those who are
overweight

Why does it matter?

Obesity increases your childrens risk of
High cholesterol
Hypertension
Diabetes
Heart Disease
And certain types of cancers

What can we do?

We can begin by figuring out how much food a
child actually needs per day
Figure out how much protein, fruits,
vegetables, grains, and dairy they should be
eating and try to stick with it!

How much is enough?

Ages 9 to 13: Daily
guidelines for girls:

Ages 9 to 13: Daily

guidelines for boys:

Calories: 1400- 2200

(depending on growth and
activity level)
Protein 4-6 oz
Fruits 1.5- 2 cups
Vegetables 1.5- 3 cups
Grains: 5-7 oz
Dairy: 2.5- 3 cups

Calories: 1600- 2600

(depending on growth and
activity level)
Protein 5- 6.5 oz
Fruits 1.5- 2 cups
Vegetables 2- 3.5 cups
Grains: 5-9 oz
Dairy: 3 cups

What can we do? (Cont.)

Replace unhealthy and fatty snacks
Pack lunches and snacks ahead of time
Prepare healthy dinners
Make it a family project!
Try cooking at least one meal a week together, or
let your kids come grocery shopping and pick one
special fruit or veggie they would like to try!

For more ideas and

regular updates
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suggestions and many more!

Questions?
Thank you!
If you have questions, please feel free to ask
now or contact me at
Sydnie Leroy, M.S. candidate;
srleroy@m.marywood.edu

References
Ogden CL, Caroll MD, Curtin LR, Lamb MM, Flegal KM. Prevalence of high
body mass index in US children and adolescents, 2007-2008. JAMA 2010;
303:242-9.
J. Bell. Et al. CDC Grand Rounds: Childhood Obesity in the United States.
January 21, 2011. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60 (02); 42-46.
Mayo Clinic Staff. Nutrition for Kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services.
Karnik, S., Kanekar, A. (2012). Childhood Obesity: A Global Public Health
Crisis. International Journal of Preventative Medicine, 3(1), 1-7.