PHEH Nutrition-Assignment 2

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PHEH 101- Nutrition Dr. Rachel August 25th, 2023 Chapter 3 Summary- Children and Adolescents The "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025"Chapter 3 concentrates on nutritional suggestions for children and adolescents. The chapter highlights the value of developing proper dietary behaviors at a young age in order to support healthy development, growth, and general well-being. Due to their fast growth and development, kids and adolescents have special nutritional requirements. The dietary guidelines suggest a well- balanced diet full of nutrient-dense foods, including fruits and vegetables, whole-grain carbohydrates, lean meats, and dairy products. Additionally, it suggests avoiding meals rich in salt, added sugars, and saturated fats. The importance of serving sizes that are suitable for various age groups is highlighted in this chapter. The chapter highlights the value of routine physical activity for kids and teenagers, in addition to food. It supports minimizing sedentary behavior and explains the quantity of exercise that is suggested for different age groups. The chapter advises creating regular meal schedules with an emphasis on family meals wherever practical. Family meals can encourage better eating habits and interpersonal relationships. The guidelines cover nutritional concerns for particular groups, including breastfeeding babies, teenagers who are pregnant or nursing, people with food allergies, and those with other dietary limitations. The chapter emphasizes the significance of nutritional

education in schools, communities, and homes in order to encourage healthy eating patterns. Teaching kids and teenagers to make wise eating decisions can help them stay healthy for the rest of their lives. The recommendations place a strong emphasis on the essential part that parents and other primary caregivers play in promoting healthy eating habits and fostering environments that encourage it. Moreover, something new I learned from this chapter is that parents should track their children's growth and development on a regular basis to make sure they are meeting their developmental milestones. Medical professionals can provide advice based on development trends. Also, some information was very familiar, like how the dietary guidelines suggest controlling portions to discourage overeating and guarantee that kids and teenagers get the proper quantity of nutrients without consuming too many calories. The recommendations also emphasize how crucial it is to drink water as your main hydration beverage. It advises reducing sugary beverages and staying away from excessive caffeine use. I learned about this information in my High School’s nutrition class. In conclusion, Chapter 3 of "Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025" offers suggestions for promoting wholesome eating practices and general well-being in kids and teenagers. It places a strong emphasis on a balanced diet, reasonable portion control, frequent exercise, and the responsibility of parents and other primary caregivers to guide healthy behavior.

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