b'Other preschool-aged education materials to support the Healthy Eating Framework! Preschool Child Nutrition Guide back K520GDProvide the Preschool Child Nutrition GuideUse these daily amounts to serve 3 meals and 1 to 2 healthy snacks.2 year olds 3 year olds 4 and 5 year oldsas a visual reference and resource thatfront 1 cup 1 - 1 cups 1 - 1 cups1 cup 1 cups 1 - 2 cupspromotes the habits of lifelong health3 ounces 3 - 5 ounces 4 - 5 ounces2 ounces 2 - 4 ounces 3 - 5 ouncesfor children based on the MyPlate2 cups 2 - 2 cups 2 cupsfor 2 to 5 year old children *These recommendations are for healthy active children.what counts in the food groups?recommendations! Parents and caregivers cup fruit - mashed, choose whole grains cup milkfor at leastofcup vegetables - your childs 1 slice breadlove the visual summary of serving sizes.makesliced, chopped mashed, sliced,1 cup ready to eat cereal 1 ounce cooked meat - 4 ounces yogurt cup 100% fruit juice chopped grain foods beef, poultry, fish ounce cheese cup cooked pasta 1 egghalf cup dried fruit 1 cup raw leafy greens cup cooked rice 1 tablespoon1 ounce processed medium bananaor lettucecup cooked cereal peanut buttercheeseyour or orangecup 100% tomato 1 tortilla (6 inch)cup cooked beans or 1 string cheese4 - 5 large strawberries or vegetable juicechilds1 small ear of corn7 round or squarepeas (pinto, navy, lentils) 1 cup cottage cheeseplate(6 inches long) crackers 2 tablespoons hummusfruitschooseLimit screen timefat-free and(television, computers and video games)Let your child decide how (skim) much he will eat.vegetables to less than 1 hours each day. or Make time for your child toHis appetite can change from day to day.play actively several timesLet your child serve foods on his plate.low-fat during the day. Expect messes as your child learns (1%) life skills and healthy eating habits.Active children aremilk happy, healthy andUse a child size plate, for children sleep better. cup, spoon and servings.over the age of 2 years Nutrition Matters, Inc. adapted from All Rights Reserved. No photocopying. K520 R4 ChooseMyPlate.govserve a variety of lean protein foodsYour child learns by watching you.eat fruits and veggies and she will too!Only $20.00 or less per pack of 100, 9" x 7.75" guides.Available in English and Spanish.Click here for bulk discount pricing.K530 - K534Todays children drink a lot of sugaryYour small child probably likes sweet foods What are some healthy snack ideas? Preschool Child Choose healthy foods from the five food groups - fruits, vegetables, grains, milk and meat.drinks such as soda, fruit drinks, sport drinks . such as cookies, candy, cake, ice cr Make snacks that your child loves, Snack and Drink Cardsand other drinks with added sugar Eating a cookie or ice cream coneeam and soda. once in and you feel good about giving.This is not good! a while is okay. However, most children eat too eat fruitmany sweet foods and lots of sugar. cut fruit into bite size pieces.put chunks of soft fruit on a pretzel stick.e can be a lot of calories in sweet drinks. Tooth Decay keep a bowl of fresh fruit in the refrigerator. Send home a Preschool Child Snack fill an ice cream cone with finely chopped fruit and low fat yogurt.make a fruit sundae - layer yogurt and fruit inTherA small child can become overweight fromA child who eat lots of sweets is morea cup, top with granola or breakfast cereal.what he drinks, not what he eats.likely to have tooth decay ,make a fruit slushy and Drink card to reinforce your A 12 ounce can of soda has 150 calories.and can ruin your childs pr. Cavities hurtetty smile. Blend fresh or canned fruit. Pour into small plastic cupsOverweightand freeze. Eat with a spoon.An average preschool child needs Does my child need snacks? What should my child drink?only 1400 calories each day . Sweets caneschool.water, milk and juice . nutrition messages around drinking If a preschool child drank 1 can needs 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks each day child needs 1400 calories each day calories. An average pradd up to a lot of extra. how can I Blend frozen fruit (strawberries, Yes,your child has a small tummy andblend a smoothieof soda every day in addition to hisThere can be 400 calories in one . encourage my child toOffer snacks at about bananas, peaches) and the same times each daylow fat milk together normal diet, he could gain an extra can of soda and a candy bar. drink more water? pound each month or 15 extra pounds Make a rchildren thrive on routines.Make water your first choice!water instead of sugary beverages outine that works for your family - Keep a bowl of bananas in a year above his normal growth.Fussy Eating Sweets can ruin a childs appetite. A childon the counter - ready to eat!1. Drink water with your child. Offer a snack between br may eakfast and lunch,learn to pr,efer sweet tasting foods and whole wheat toast a snack between lunch and dinner He will want to drink what you drink.too much sugarand maybe a snack befor re bedtime.efuse to eat common table foods, such asOffer water between meals and snacks.spread peanut butter on toast. . . and cutting back on added sugars.of sugar. You dont want your child to eat Dont offer a snack too close to a meal milk, vegetables and meats. - refuse to eat at mealtimes and top toast with slices of cheese and tomato.A 12 ounce can of soda has 10 teaspoons2. Make it cool to drink water Some children Serve water in a special cup with a colorful straw10 teaspoons of sugar for a snack. All this e a meal. no snacking 1 to 2 hours befor become underweight. They only want to eatents give the sweets because roll up a snacksugar can cause cavities in your childs teeth.sweet foods. ParOffer water in a sport bottle. Spread refried beans on a corn tortilla. 3. Flavor your water. they want their child to eat something.too little nutritionAdd a slice of fresh lemon, Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. A child who drinks lots of sweet drinks isBe a good role modelRoll up and heat in the micrlime or orange. Spread cheese or hummus on a tortilla.owave.probably not drinking enough milk. His diet orange or clementine segmentsotein. Your child will want to eat what he sees you andTop with shredded carrots and roll up. Add a splash of lemon juice can be low in calcium, vitamin D and prbanana slices others enjoying. Dont eat a lot of sweets yourself.or orange juice.apple, mango, papaya or kiwi slicesTry fresh mint leaves andmini quesadillaTalk to your health care provider if you are worriedSprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheeseSmall children usually eat when they arecucumber slices in water on a tortilla. Fold in half and .strawberries, blueberries, raspberriesabout your childs eating habits or growth.cantaloupe or watermelon chunks in an ice cube tray - add cubes to your watereezemicrowave until the cheese meltshungry and stop eating when they ar e full.Blend strawberries and frServe with salsa.However, drinking sugary drinks is not the same carrbroccoli or cauliflower piecesot sticks or baby carrKeep sweets ots out of your home. If your child sees When shopping, read the label - as eating solid foods. The calories in sugary drinks soda or candy in the cupboard, he will want it. .are not as satisfying as the calories in solid foods.cherry tomatoespea pods Dont add sugar to foods eal. Your child watches what you snack on.buy flavored water without added sugar4. Keep cold water in your refrigerator. Some children will eat a normalpepper stripssuch as fruit or cer He wont want to eat an apple ifStore water in a pitcher or large bottle. you are eating candy and chips. size meal even after drinkingUse the checkout lane a large number of calories. cucumber slices in the gr Donocery stort keep sugary drinks in your refrigerator. . doesn e that . Enjoy healthy snacks togethert display candyServe milk, not sugarySnack Safe 5. Serve a large pitcher of ice water.Cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks, baby carrots,naturalYour child is learning healthy snacking drinks at meals. Enjoy thewith lemon slices at dinner habits that will last his lifetime. Nutrition Matters, Inc.whole grapes and large pieces of raw fruits sweetness of fruits.Nutrition Matters, Inc. bring along waterand vegetables en.may cause choking in Nutrition Matters, Inc.Water wont spoil or stain if spilled. preschool childrShred or cut into smallthin pieces. Cook raw vegetables. Fill a child size water bottle with water and ice. If your child uses a sippy cup between meals, put only water in it.Yes, a child who snacks all day could be:not hungry at meals and seem fussy. oranges, apples, melons, tomatoes, snacking on unhealthy foods.broccoli, carrots and more! eating when he is bored or stressed, .Most are 90% to 95% water.and not when he is hungry eating too much and too often,How much waterand become overweight. does my child need? Enough to satisfy Snack smart together. his thirst. Nutrition Matters, Inc. Nutrition Matters, Inc. Only $14.00 or less per pack of 100, 4" x 9" cards.Available in English and Spanish. Click here for bulk discount pricing.5 1.888.356.5575 www.numatters.com info@numatters.com'