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USDA Food Pyramid For Children
By: Dianne Villano, CPFI www.custombodiestampabay.com
Teaching your kids healthy habits NOW is VITAL - It's NOT genetics that determine your weight into adulthood, It's HABITS - Children should be calorie and portion aware NOT obsessed - Most kids would eat the same food all the time if their parents allowed them. To get all of the Nutrients they need like zinc, iron calcium and Magnesium children must eat a variety of all the foods mentioned in the Guidelines of this Food Pyramid - Source: USADA*** if you are not sure what constitutes a "serving" click here for Servings Sizes & Portions
Grain Group
- Ages 2-6 - 6 servings
- Older Children - 9 servings
Vegetable Group
- Ages 2-6 - 3 servings
- Older Children - 4 servings
Fruit Group
- Ages 2-6 - 2 servings
- Older Children - 3 servings
Dairy Group
- Ages 2-6 - 2 servings
- Older Children - 3 servings
Meat Group
- Ages 2-6 2 servings for a total of 5 ounces
- Older Children - 2 servings for a total of 6 ounces
- 1 serving = 2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, 1/2 c cooked dry beans, 2 tbs peanut butter
Article written by Dianne Villano, President of Custom Bodies Personal Training and Weight Loss Programs. Dianne is a personal fitness instructor certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine with over 16 years experience who specializes in weight loss programs and programs for beginners. For more articles or free fitness tools visit www.custombodiestampabay.com
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