Recommended Daily Intake Of Fruit For Children.pdf

- Juice Limitation: The American Academy of Pediatrics advises limiting juice intake to 4 oz (for children aged 6 and under) and 8-12 oz (for those aged 7 and older).
- Daily Fruit Servings:
- 2-3 whole fruits per day for all children except boys aged 14-18, who need 2 cups.
- Children aged 2-3 years: 1 cup of fruit daily.
- All others (except 14-18 year old boys): 1.5 cups daily.
- Potential Risks of Excessive Juice Consumption: Cavities, overweight, belly aches, stunted growth, and nutritional deficiencies.

Shopping Tips for Fruit:

1. Prioritize whole fruit over processed options.
2. Fresh is ideal, but frozen is also nutritious.
3. Avoid canned fruit with added sugar (look for water or 100% juice-based varieties).
4. Steer clear of gummy fruit treats and other processed snacks.

Shopping for Juice:

- Opt for 100% juice; avoid drinks, cocktails, or punches that may contain as little as 10% real juice.
- Avoid juices with artificial sweeteners like stevia or erythritol (Reb A or PureVia).
- Be cautious of concentrated juices; ensure "water sufficient to reconstitute" is listed in the ingredients for a sugar-free product.

Serving Suggestions:

1. Serve cut fruit in clear cups to encourage consumption.
2. Accompany sliced fruit with small yogurt cups for dipping.
3. Limit 100% juice to 4-8 oz containers (no more than 8 oz per day for children).

Additional Resources:

- CDC's "More Matters" program: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/ or http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/
- "There’s a Rainbow on My Plate": http://www.5aday.com/html/curriculum/curr_home.php

Kid's Section - Monthly Goals:

1. Consume 2-3 whole fruits daily.
2. Limit juice intake to:
- ½ cup or one juice box (for children aged 6 and under).
- 1 cup or one juice box (for children aged 7 and older).