Nutrition and Oral Health Show and Tell: Nutrition Classroom

PresentationsJeri Waite, M. Ed., R.D.

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department California Children’s Dental Disease Prevention

Program Power Play Campaign, Nutrition Network

Behavior Change

• Value• Motivation• Attitude• Capability• Practice• Knowledge• Awareness

SUGAR Coating America

Per Capita Sugar Consumption1970 = 119# 2003 =143#

% of Daily Calories From Added SugarChildren ages 6-11 get 18% Teenagers 12-19 get 20%

Annual Corn Sweetener ConsumptionIncreased to 79 # in 2003

up 400% from 1970

• Countries that consume less than 33 lbs of sugar per capita have practically no tooth decay.

• Even in countries with very little fluoride in the water, caries virtually disappear when consumption is below 24# per capita.

“It All Adds Up”Hidden Sugar In Foods We Eat

Breakfast SugarCocoa Puffs 3.5 teaspoons4 oz 1% milk no added8 oz Sunny Delight 7.5 teaspoons

Snack1 fruit roll up 2.5 teaspoons

LunchPeanut butter and jelly sandwich 6 teaspoons1 small bag of Oreo cookies 4.25 teaspoons20 oz Gatorade 5.5 teaspoons

Snack1 bag Doritos .5 teaspoons

Total 29.75 teaspoons

Breakfast Sugar1 scrambled egg No added6 oz 100% orange juice No added2 slices whole wheat toast, butter No added

SnackBanana and water No added

LunchTurkey sandwich, bread, cheese meat, lettuce, tomato No addedpear No addedcarrot-sticks No added8 oz 1% milk No added

Snackstring cheese, apple, water No added

Total No added

Soft Drinks

• Soda Intake has almost doubled in the last 20 years.

• By 1996, teens consumed twice as much soda as milk.

• The average teen consumes 16 teaspoons of sugar per day from soft drinks.

“Stop The Pop”

Beverage Tsp. Sugar

20 oz Gatorade 5.5

12 oz Soda 10.5

20 oz Sunny Delight 18.75

8.5 oz Fruit Punch 7.5

8 oz Chocolate Milk 4

6.75 oz Capri Sun 7

“Think Your Drink”How Tooth Decay Starts…

Sugar in soda pop combines with bacteria in your mouth to form acid.

This acid, plus the extra acid from soft drinks, attacks the teeth.

Each acid attack lasts about 20 minutes, and acid attacks start over again with every sip.

Ongoing acid attacks weaken tooth enamel.

Cavities begin when tooth enamel is damaged.

Remember! Diet or sugar free pop still has acid that can harm your teeth.

Although fruit drinks aren’t carbonated like pop, they too have acid and sugar that can cause decay.

How To Reduce Decay…

◊ Drink water instead of soda pop

◊ Drink soda pop in moderation

◊ Don’t sip on a soda for extended periods of time

◊ Use a straw when you drink sugary liquids

◊ I f you drink pop or juice before going to bed be sure to brush your teeth.

◊ Get regular dental checkups and cleanings.

“Power Up With Breakfast”

Contemplate Your Breakfast Plate!Breakfast Eaters

• Score better on tests and make fewer mistakes

• Are less likely to be late for school

• Concentrate and perform better in school

• Behave better in school

• Have more energy

• Have lower rates of obesity

• Get more fiber in their diet

Non-Breakfast Eaters

• Score Lower on tests

• Have lower intakes of iron, folic Acid and B vitamins

• Snack more on high calorie foods

• Have higher rates of obesity

• Cause more fights in school

• Eat less fiber

Build A Healthy Breakfast

choose 3 foods from 3 different food groups

Grain Fruit/Vegetable Dairy/Calcium Meat/Bean

Whole wheat bread

Tomato Non-fat Milk Peanut Butter

Cold Cereal Banana 1% Milk Beans

Hot Cereal Orange Juice Yogurt Egg

Tortilla Raisins Cheese Tofu

Pancakes Strawberries Cottage Cheese Sausage

“Supermarket Savvy” Read the Label!

Look for these healthy ranges

on labels:

Sugar: Less than 5 grams/serving

Fat: 3 grams or less/100 calories

Sodium: 140 mg or less/serving

Fiber 3 grams or more/serving

% Daily Value

5% or less = Low20% or more = High

Watch out for these:

Avoid: Trans FatLimit: High Fructose Corn Syrup

Look for: whole grain

Ten Habits of Healthy Kids

  Brush and Floss your teeth

  Eat 2 cups vegetables and 1 ½ cups of fruits daily

Eat breakfast every day

Snack on healthy foods

  Drink water instead of sweet drinks

  Eat smaller amounts

Eat less fast foods

Spend less than 2 hours a day watching TV, playing video and computer games

Spend at least 1 hour a day being physically active

Get 8 to 10 hours of sleep at night

Portion DistortionSuper Sizing Portions

Cheeseburger 20 Years Ago Today

333 calories 590 calories

What Is A Serving?Food Guide Pyramid

Serving“Typical” American

Portions

½ cup rice or pasta 1 cup rice or pasta

½ bagel or ½ hamburger bun

1 bagel or hamburger bun

1 chicken leg and thigh ¼ chicken

1 small order of French fries

(½ cup)

Large order of French fries (1 cup)

½ cup cooked chili beans 1-2 cups cooked chili beans

1 cup leafy greens Large Green Salad (2 cups)

Make half your grains whole

Vary your veggies

Focus on fruits

Get your calcium rich foods

Go lean with protein

Change your oil

“Which Side Are You On?”Tips For Healthier Eating Using The Food Guide Pyramid

Serving Sizes

Use your hand to estimateportion sizes!

Fist = 1 cup Palm = 3 ounces

Thumb tip = 1 teaspoonThumb = 1 ounce

Handful = 1 or 2 ounces

Eating With Style “How to Eat”

• Eat regular meals• Plan for healthy snacks• Eat when hungry and stop when full• Eat slowly, chew carefully• Eat a wide variety of foods• Sit down when you eat, try to eat as a family• Eat from a plate or bowl not from a bag or box• Do not eat while watching TV, focus on eating• Drink water instead of sweet drinks• Take small portions• Try new foods• Cook foods in a healthy way, avoid fried foods• Trim all visible fat from meat and remove skin from

poultry• Limit high sugar, salt or fat foods• Read food labels