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Then you can see how less fat, less sugar, small portions.date: ___________ age: _____ your child grows over time. Our family rarely eats high fat or high sugar foods.It may be okay if her BMI is in Our family does not buy soda or other sugary drinks for our home.the top or bottom of the chart. We keep fruits and veggies in the fridge, re fruits and vegetables at most meals.eady to eat for snacks.high calorie foods Or it may be a concern. Half of our plates ar , weight: ____________Our family drinks water when thirsty, not sugary drinks.We drink low-fat (1%) or non-fat (skim) milk. adults and children over the age of 2 yearsheight: ____________eat family meals together:What is a BMI? at about the same times.for kids In the past _______ months, A BMI stands for body massOur family eats 3 meals each day, We sit and eat together in the kitchen.at least once a daySmall children grow fast and can be very active. That\'s good! index. 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Her BMI is thenMy child serves food onto his own plate Choose some calorie and nutrition packed foodsplotted on a growth chart. at mealtimes.My child decides how much he will eat.you could offer your child: We dont reward, bribe or force him to eat.______ inches.be active every day:wholemy childs BMI 5% 5% to 84% 85% 95% My child actively plays at least 60 minutes every day.milk cheese to 94% My child watches television, computer or percentile is: __________ video games for less than 2 hours each day.Your health care provider will use herThere is no television in my childs bedroom.drink at meals serve withBMI percentile to evaluate how your childMy preschool child sleeps 11 to 14 hours Healthy childrenis growing and identify any concerns. each day, including naps and nighttime sleep.in a milkshakecrackers, State of Wisconsincome in all sizes. 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