Best and most informative Nutrition Guide for Children

Step by Step nutrition guide for children

1. NNuuttrriittiioonn GGuuiiddee

2. IInnttrroodduuccttiioonn
•A right nutrition is required for;
o Growing,
o Developing, and
o
Staying Healthy.

3. NNuuttrriittiioonn GGuuiiddee
•Food Pyramid
•Research
•Nutritious Food Choices
•Role of Vitamins

4. NNuuttrriittiioonn GGuuiiddee
Food Pyramid
• Research
• Nutritious Food Choices
• Role of Vitamins

5. FFoooodd GGuuiiddee PPyyrraammiidd
FF rr CChhiillddrreenn
Fats, Oil, Salt & Sweets
Eat least
Fish, Lean meat, Poultry, Eggs,
beans and Bean products
Eat Moderate Amounts
2-3 serving
Vegetables
Eat More
2 servings
Rice, Noodles, Bread, Other
Cereal Products and Tubers
Eat More
6-10 servings
Milk and Dairy
Products
Eat Moderate Amounts
2 servings
Fruits
Eat More
2 servings
Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4

6. Level 1 1
source of carbohydratesource of carbohydrate
(Rice, Noodles, Bread, Other Cereal Products and Tubers)
6-10 servings

7. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4
source of carbohydratesource of carbohydrate
(Rice, Noodles, Bread, Other Cereal
Products and Tubers)
6-10 servings

8. Level 11 Eat More
•Main source of energyenergy.
•Filling and low in fats.
•Also providing protein, dietary fiber, minerals and
vitamins.
Exp: RiceRice is the staple food of Malaysians and helps form
the foundation of a nutritious diet.

9. Level 1 1 Eat More

One Serving Equals..
•1 slice of wholemeal bread
•½ cup cooked rice
•½ cup soaked bihun, mee or pasta
•1 cup plan rice porridge
•½ cup ready-to-eat breakfast cereal
•1 medium-size potato
•3 plan biscuits

Health Tip
Choose wholegrain cereal and cereal products to help meet your fiber
needs.

10. Level 22
source of vitamins and mineralssource of vitamins and minerals
(fruits and vegetables)
2 servings each

11. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4
source of vitamins and mineralssource of vitamins and minerals
(fruits and vegetables)
2 servings each

12. Level 22 Eat More
•Main source of vitamins and mineralsvitamins and minerals.
•Low in fat.
•Contains dietary fiberdietary fiber which helps to prevent constipation.
•Children diet should contains both fruits and vegetables; one cannot substitute the
other.
Exp : Papaya, banana, orange, apple
: Cabbage, carrot, green leafy vegetable

13. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4
source of vitamins source of vitamins
and mineralsand minerals
(fruits)
2 servings each

14. Level 22AA Eat More
One Serving Equals..
•½ medium-sized guava
•1 small to medium whole orange, pear or
apple
•1 medium-sized banana
•1 slice papaya, pineapple, watermelon
Health Tip
Take fruits as desserts to end each meal in a healthier way.

15. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4
source of vitamins source of vitamins
and mineralsand minerals
(Vegetables)
2 servings each

16. Level 22BB Eat More
One Serving Equals..
•½ cup cooked dark green leafy vegetable
with edible stems
•½ cup cooked fruit or root vegetables
Health Tip
Don’t destroy the vitamins in your vegetables with over-cooking.

17. Level 33
source of proteinsource of protein
(Fish, Lean meat, Poultry, Eggs, Beans and Bean Products, Milk and Dairy Product)
2-3 servings

18. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4
source of proteinsource of protein
(Fish, Lean meat, Poultry, Eggs, Beans and Bean Products, Milk and dairy product)
2-3 servings

19. Level 3 3 EatEat Moderate Amounts
•Source of proteinprotein
•Protein from animal sources
“high quality”,
More essential amino acids (that cannot be synthesis in human
body).
Exp : meat, eggs, poultry
•Protein from plant sources
Generally lack one or more essential amino acids.
Exp : bean, pulses and cereals

20. Level 3 3 EatEat Moderate Amounts

•Our body needneed protein from both sources to
provide adequate amino acids.
•If children are not given animal protein due to
cultural or religious reason, they should eat a
variety of combinations of beans, beans
products and pulses to obtain protein of
sufficient quality.

21. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4 source of proteinsource of protein
(Fish, Lean meat, Poultry, Eggs,
Beans and Bean Products)
2-3 servings

22. Level 33AA EatEat Moderate Amounts
One Serving Equals..
•1 medium-sized chicken drumstick
•1 medium-sized ikan kembong
•2 matchbox-sized lean meat
•5 dessert spoon headless ikan billis
•2 piece tempeh
•2 hard taukua
•1 dessert spoon peanut butter
•1 cup dried legumes/beans
Health Tip
Combining a variety of legumes give you high quality protein.

23. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4 source of proteinsource of protein
(Milk and Dairy Products)
2-3 servings

24. Level 33BB EatEat Moderate Amounts
•MilkMilk and Dairy ProductsDairy Products contains:contains:
Contains Functions
Calcium Important for growing bones and teeth
High quality of protein Essentials for cell development, growth and repair
Carbohydrate (lactose)
and Fat (milk fat)
Source of energy
Vitamins and Mineral Magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin D helps the
body utilize calcium more efficienctly
Vitamin A ensure healthy vision, skin and immune
system.

25. Level 33BB EatEat Moderate Amounts
One Serving Equals..
•1 glass of milk
•1 cup yoghurt
•1 slice cheese
Health Tip
Milk is an important part of a child’s diet.

26. Level 4 4
source of fat, oil, sugar and saltsource of fat, oil, sugar and salt
Eat to meet your needs

27. Level 1Level 1
Level 2ALevel 2ALevel 2BLevel 2B
Level 3ALevel 3A Level 3BLevel 3B
Level 4Level 4 source of fat, oil, sugar source of fat, oil, sugar
and saltand salt
Eat to meet your needs

28. Level 44 Eat Least
•FatFat is important as
Provides energy.
Provides fatty acids
•Essentials fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6) can only come
from food and Vitamin A, D, E and K.
•Important for the development of the brain, nervous system
and eyes.
Transports fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamin A, D, E and K).
Health Tip
EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS SHOULD BE AVOIDED

29. •SweetsSweets, , sweetened foodssweetened foods and sugary drinkssugary drinks
usually;
High in calories,
Low in important nutrient.
Level 44 Eat Least
Health Tip
Excessive intake will provide unnecessary calories that will be
converted to body fat.

30. •Children require very small amounts of
saltsalt.
Level 44 Eat Least
Health Tip
Taking too much is not advisable as it may increase their risk of
high blood pressurehigh blood pressure.

31. NNuuttrriittiioonn GGuuiiddee
• Food Pyramid
 Research
• Nutritious Food Choices
• Role of Vitamins

32. TThhaannkk YYoouu