Nutrition for Older Children

This course covers children from the ages 6-12. Children in this age range need more and more food due to growth spurts. Follow the Food Guide Pyramid, and you can do no wrong. Variety is the spice of life as they say, and it goes for children too. Variety insures that you have all the correct nutrients that are needed. Set limitations on the foods that have fat and high numbers of sugar in them. One of the most important meals of the day is breakfast. Exercise is key to build bones and muscles. Serving amounts for foods that increase these can be found in this course. Allergies and intolerances to food are explained and highlighted in this very informational power point presentation. Eating healthy and exercising daily can help prevent sickness and weight gain. Be a role model to the children. As they grow they will look up to you.