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