Question

Discuss dietary guidelines for children and adolescence and how to introduce the FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID early on to the child

Answer 1

Ans) Dietary guidelines for children and adolescence and how to introduce the FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID early on to the child:

Children and adolescents: Consume whole-grain products often; at least half the grains should be whole grains. Children aged 2–8 years should consume 2 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products per day. Children 9 years of age and older should consume 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products per day.

- Fats Consume less than 10% of calories from saturated fatty acids and less than 300 mg of cholesterol per day, and keep trans-fatty acid consumption as low as possible.

- Keep total fat intake to between 20% and 35% of calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.

- When selecting and preparing meat, poultry, dry beans, and milk or milk products, make choices that are lean, low in fat, or fat free.

- Limit intake of fats and oils high in saturated and/or trans-fatty acids, and choose products low in such fats and oils.

- Children and adolescents: Keep total fat intake to between 30% and 35% of Calories for children 2–3 years of age and between 25% and 35% of calories for children and adolescents 4–18 years of age, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.

- Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed by some persons, including those who cannot restrict their alcohol intake, children and adolescents, persons taking medications that can interact with alcohol, and those with specific medical conditions.