JONATHAN VALDEZBETH SAUNDERS

BRANDY LOVEMARGARET

UH Manoa Food Science and Human Nutrition Council

(FSHN)

Overview

Importance of proper nutrition

Emphasize important aspects of the book

Food Labels

Useful Nutritional Websites

Why is Nutrition Important?

Growth, Development and Health

Deficiencies

Overweight and Obesity

Eating Disorders

5 Servings of fruits and vegetables

Demonstration

Serving Size

2-3 ounces = a deck of cards

½ a cup of or

USDA Food Guide Pyramid

Serving Size

½ cup or ½ cup cooked

½ cup or ¾ cup

USDA Food Guide Pyramid

Food Options

Balance, Variety, Moderation

No “bad” foods!

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Even “good” foods need to be eaten in moderation

Balance, Variety, Moderation

Foods from different food groups

Different foods from the same food group “Taste the Rainbow!”

Food Options

Fish – Protein Beans Nuts Whole Grains Dairy

Broccoli, Apples, and Whole Grains All are great sources of fiber and vitamins!

Demonstration!!

Reading Ingredient Lists and Nutrition Labels

-Sugar: fructose, sucrose,Corn syrup

-Milk: lactose, whey, curd

-Allergies: peanuts, soy, wheat, milk

-Ingredients Greatest to least

Most CommonMost Common NutrientsNutrients

Cow’s milk Wheat Eggs Peanuts Soybeans Tree nuts

Calcium Vitamin D Fiber Protein B vitamins

Allergies

Allergies

Alternatives Calcium and vitamin D fortified non-dairy beverages,

cheeses, and spreads Enriched non-wheat whole grains Seed butters

Let’s Do Demonstrations!

School Recipe Demonstrations

Affordable Food ItemsKid-friendly RecipesEasy PrepEasy Clean-upAllergy-Safe for All

Apple Bites

INGREDIENTS:•Apples •Slivered almonds

1.Quarter and core an apple

2.Cut a wedge from the skin

side of each quarter

3.Press slivered almonds in

place for teeth.

Hints & Suggestions

• Baste the apples with orange juice to keep them from browning

• Create a “tongue” with Fruit Rollups

Healthy Hearts

INGREDIENTS:•Watermelon slices• Orange or canteloupe slices •Bamboo kitchen skewers

1.Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create

watermelon hearts

2.Poke a bamboo kitchen skewer through each

heart

3.Create the arrow with an orange slice tip

and tail

Why Not Try…..

Funky Fruit Snacks!

•Slice different fruits of similar size ex: tangerines, plums, kiwi pears, oranges, apples

•Have kids build their own fruit•Let each child name their fruit combination

Banana Nuggets

Ingredients•1 banana •1/2 cup Rice Krispies or Corn Flakes •1-2 Tbsp cream cheese

1. Slice bananas into quarters2. Dip banana slices in softened cream cheese3. Coat with desired cereal4. Enjoy!

Helpful Hints & Suggestions

•Granola instead of cereal

•Peanut Butter instead of cream cheese

•A yogurt-based dipping sauce

Let’s Try…

Number Salad 1 handful of granola2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 3 orange sections 4 apple slices 5 baby carrots, sliced 6 small melon cubes7 banana slices 8 seedless grapes

1. Cut the fruit2. Put each ingredient into a separate small dish or bowl. 3. Count out the salad ingredients into one large bowl. 4. Stir 9 times, and 10, eat!

How About….

Watermelon Carving?

Don’t wait until Halloween…carve out some sweet fun!

•Cut watermelon into quarters

•Let each child trace a small design

•Carve it out

Food Security at School

-To obtain full nutrition one must know what one eats: school, snacks, etc.

- Be aware- Adjust accordingly- Take extra time to make something simple,

but nutritious items- Utilize color, shapes, and more for child

interaction

Food Security at School

If you can’t serve food, what can you do to encourage a “nutritious” lifestyle?

Encourage physical activity: Make physical activity a positive and social experience for kids, not intimidating or scary. Encourage group games where everyone plays together! At this age, exercise should be playtime.

Even if you can’t serve nutritious foods, you can talk about them! Encourage conversations about kids’ favorite fruits, vegetables, nutritious snacks.

SPARK: Sports and Active Recreation for Kids

Many Games in the “Training Guide for Group Leaders” integrate physical activity and nutrition education.

Play “Memory Ball” but have kids choose their favorite fruit. Players must name their fruit and the fruit of the person they are passing their bal to. Group Leaders can name fruits that kids may be unfamiliar with.

5 Servings Tag: A pair links arms and tags other people and links arms with them. When 5 people have linked arms to be free they have to name 5 different fruits or vegetables.

Websites to Check Out

http://hawaiifoods.hawaii.edu/

http://mypyramid.gov/kids/

http://kidshealth.org/

Questions??

E-mail

Beth Saunders els@hawaii.eduJonathan Valdez jonathanavaldez@gmail.com