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Group 5 Nutrition For Growing Kids Program
Group 5 Nutrition For Growing Kids Program
Group 5 Nutrition For Growing Kids Program
Growing Kids
An education program targeting both parents
and kids to promote healthy weight
maintenance in growing 4-5 year olds!
● Macronutrients
○ Protein: 0.95g/kg/day
○ Fat: 25-35% of calories (for CVD prevention)
○ Carbohydrate: 45-65% of calories
○ Fluids: ~1700 mL/day10
● Micronutrients
○ Iron: 10 mg/day
○ Zinc: 5 mg/day
○ Calcium: 1,000 mg/day
● Supplements
○ Iron supplements: 3mg/kg/D (for anemia)
● Session details: Will take place in an empty classroom 12:35 PM: Simon Says (with
on/near campus from 12-1 PM on a Saturday. We plan to exercises) or freeze dance if moved
have about 15 kids and parents attend. to zoom.
● The education session will consist of the following topics:
○ Activity needs (address growth trends 12:55 PM: Closing remarks for the
of this age group) session and program as a whole.
○ Benefits of physical activity
○ Supporting each other
○ Activity ideas and how to keep exercise
enjoyable
Educational Materials/Plan
Educational Materials/Plan (continued)
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