Eating Well
Name an example of a "sometimes food"
Fried foods, foods/drinks with added sugar, fatty meats, etc
Sometimes Foods are foods we should only enjoy once in a while, like cookies, chips, sodas, and snacks high in sugar, fat, and salt. Some sometimes foods are:
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
Brush at least twice a day—after breakfast and before bed.
Brushing and flossing can prevent tooth decay. About 40% of children in the United States experience tooth decay by age 19.
How many snacks should I eat per day?
Two to three snacks per day are enough for most children
Snacks should be at least an hour away from a meal.
Name a way to improve your mental health
connecting with people
staying active
eating well
avoiding alcohol and other drugs
getting into life
getting enough sleep
learning new coping skills.
How often should children get a check-up with their pediatrician?
Once a year after age 4
Regular visits to the doctor can prevent health problems and sickness. It’s never a good idea to wait for a health problem to occur and then try to fix it.
Name an example of an "anytime food"
Fruits and vegetables )fresh, frozen, steamed or canned), low-sugar drinks, whole grains, non-fat/low fat dairy, and lean meats
Anytime Foods are foods we can eat every day, like fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.
How many minutes should you brush your teeth?
Kids should brush for about two minutes.
Brush in tiny, gentle circles. Make sure to get the front, back, top, and bottom.
Is it healthy to skip breakfast?
No!
Eating breakfast stops you from overeating later. Plus, studies show that adults who have a healthy breakfast do better at work, and kids who eat a morning meal score higher on tests.
What is the most amount of screen time you should have each day?
1 hours or less of quality screen time
Children younger than 18 months should have no screen time (besides video chatting).
How much exercise should you get each day?
60 minutes each day
Try 4 15-minute bursts of moderate to vigorous physical activity throughout the day
What are the 5 food groups?
Fruits, grains, proteins, vegetables, and dairy The benefits of healthy eating add up over time, bite by bite. Small changes matter.
You should visit the dentist _ times per year
2
Your child should see the dentist every six
months—starting at their first birthday or once
their first tooth starts to come in, whichever happens first
How many seconds should you wash your hands?
Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds.
Important times to wash: after you sneeze or cough, before eating, and after using the bathroom.
True or false: feeling sad means you have depression
False
Feeling down, tense, angry, anxious or moody are all normal emotions, but when these feelings persist for at least a few weeks, or begin to interfere with daily life, they may be part of a mental health concern.
True or false: children tend to copy parent's physical health habits
True!
Children learn by copying. Even at a very young age, children imitate their parents' behavior. It's important for parents to model healthy behaviors.
How many servings of fruit and vegetables should you have each day?
5
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
How old should children be to start seeing the dentist
1 year
Experts recommend taking children to the dentist within 6 months of the first tooth coming in (erupting), or by about 12 months at the latest.
Is vaping is safer smoking?
No tobacco products are safe.
Vaping can expose you to some of the same cancer-causing chemicals found in cigarette smoke. Additionally, both cigarettes and vapes can contain nicotine, which is harmful to your brain. E-cigarettes that contain nicotine can expose a user to similar amounts of nicotine as cigarettes.
How much sleep does a teenager need?
8-10 hours
Teens 13-18 need 8-10 hours of sleep
Infants need 12 to 16 hours, toddlers need 11 to 14, preschoolers need 10 to 13, and school-age kids need 9 to 12.
How old should children be to start teaching healthy physical activity habits?
Infancy
Building good physical activity habits begins during infancy and continues throughout life. Did you know babies need at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day?
How many different color foods should you have on your plate?
3
Count the colors on your dinner plate. Try for at least 3 colors of the rainbow (including green)!
When should you start brushing a baby's teeth?
Toothbrushing can begin as soon as your baby's first tooth pokes through.
Starting at birth, use a clean, damp washcloth, a gauze pad or a finger brush to gently wipe clean the gums and the front of the tongue after meals and at bedtime.
How much water should you drink per day?
It depends! In general, your weight x 0.5 = the number of ounces you need
The scientific word for "brain cell"
Neuron
The human brain has about 86 billion neurons. Humans have more brain cells than other animals, relative to brain size.
Can you get vaccines when you're sick?
In general, yes!
Talk with your child’s doctor, but children can usually get vaccinated even if they have a mild illness like a cold, earache, mild fever, or diarrhea. If the doctor says it is okay, your child can still get vaccinated.