Helping Kids Eat Right!

Healthy Food Pyramid

United States: 1963-2008

1. ChooseMyPlate.gov2. Weight Management & Calories tab3. Calories tab4. Daily Food Plan

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Children and the Importance

of Eating Healthy

Tina Pham & Michelle PhillipsHSP 303

Best Practice Research

Obesity Facts*Children who are overweight are at a much higher risk as adults for developing chronic health conditions.*Child obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years.*U.S.: the % of children aged 6-11 years who were obese increased 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008.*Childhood obesity is the result of eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity.*Health effects: immediate & long-term (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, bone/joint problems, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer).