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Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for
Children and Youth –
A Childcare, School and
Recreation/Community Centre Resource Manual
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Outline
• Introduction to the Guidelines
• Why the Guidelines are important
• Food Rating System
• Recommendations for; Childcare facilities, school facilities,
recreation/community centres
• Additional resources
• Summary
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for
Children and Youth
• The nutrition guidelines will help facilities make decisions about
healthy food choices in:
– childcare settings,
– schools and in
– recreation/community centres.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Why do we need nutrition guidelines?
• Most children do not meet the recommended servings of vegetables
and fruit (Garriguet, 2004).
• 61% of boys and 83% of girls do not meet the recommended
minimum of 3 servings of milk per day (Garriguet, 2004).
• Almost half of Albertan children report consuming high fat, high
calorie foods on a daily basis (Foundations for School Nutrition Initiatives in
Alberta, 2006)
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Why do we need nutrition guidelines?
• Eating habits and nutritional status have been linked to academic
performance, behaviour and self-esteem in children and youth
(Walsh-Pierce and Wardle, 1997; Corbin et al., 1997; Whalley, 2004).
• A significant number of children and youth are overweight or obese
in Alberta, at 22% (CCHS 2.2, 2004).
• Obesity and unhealthy eating are strongly linked to the development
of chronic diseases
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
What can we do?
• We can support the implementation of the guidelines in our
facilities, childcare centres and schools
• We can be role models.
• “Eat better, move more – Our children are watching us.”
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
The Food Rating System
3 categories :
• Choose Most Often
• Choose Sometimes
• Choose Least Often
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Choose Most Often Category
• These foods should be consumed daily and in amounts and
appropriate portion sizes, based on age category.
• These foods are all recommended as healthy choices in Eating Well
with Canada’s Food Guide.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Choose Sometimes Category
• While foods in the Choose Sometimes category may still provide
beneficial nutrients, they tend to be higher in added sugar,
unhealthy fat and sodium (salt).
• No more than three servings from the Choose Sometimes category
are recommended per week.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Choose Least Often Category
• Eating these foods is not recommended.
• One serving could be eaten once a week.
• Small portions of energy-dense, nutrient poor foods should
represent only a small portion of energy intake.
• Serving sizes for foods that are high
in unhealthy fat, sugar, and salt are based
on approximately 100 calories per serving.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Categories and Criteria
• Each of the food rating system categories are divided into:
– the four food groups from Eating Well with Canada’s Food
Guide
– mixed dishes
• Criteria is provided specific to each category including:
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Serving size
Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Fibre
Sugar
Protein
Vitamins and minerals
Artificial sweeteners
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Food Criteria…an example
Grain Products: Choose Most Often
Serving Size: One serving equals
Bread = 1 slice about the size of a CD case, or 35 g/ slice
Grains and pasta = ½ cup/125 mL , about the size of a computer mouse
Granola bar = 30 g to 38 g
Fat: 5 grams (g) or less, unless it occurs naturally from the grain.
Saturated fat: 3 grams (g) or less
Processed trans fat: 0 grams (g)
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams (mg)
Sodium: 200 milligrams (mg) or less
Fibre: at least 2 grams (g)
Sugar: 12 grams (g) or less
Protein: 1 gram (g) or more
Vitamins and minerals: all amounts acceptable, the exception is sodium
Artificial sweeteners: not present
Example:
Granola bar that fits into the
Choose Most Often category of Grain Products
Nutrition Guideline Criteria
for Choose Most Often
Nutrition Facts for Granola Bar
Example
Meets the
Criteria?
Serving size
30 – 38 g
35 g
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Fat
5 g or less
5g
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Saturated Fat
3 g or less
1g
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0g
0g
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0 mg
0 mg
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200 mg or less
90 mg
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Fibre
at least 2 g
4g
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Sugar
12 g or less
5g
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1 gram or more
7g
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Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Protein
Beverages
The guidelines encourage facilities to:
• Promote the consumption of water to quench thirst and provide
adequate hydration. Provide water fountains that are clean,
accessible, and in good working condition.
• Provide access to refrigerated milk, fortified soy beverages, and
100% vegetable and fruit juices.
• Avoid beverages such as pop, iced tea, sports drinks, diet
beverages, fruit punches, fruit drinks, etc.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Guideline Recommendations
• Childcare Facilities
• Schools
• Recreational Facilities
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Childcare Facilities
The Guidelines:
• Supplement existing mandatory provincial standards for the
provision of food within childcare facilities.
• Provide suggestions to help childcare operators ensure infants and
children have access to healthy meals and snacks.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Childcare Facilities
• How to provide healthy food
• How to enhance access to a safe eating environment
• How to create environments that support healthy food choices
• How the facility can have a positive influence on the food provided
by parents/guardians
• Before and after school care
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
School Facilities
• Schools can provide a consistent healthy eating
message for students by ensuring access to
nutritious foods, and by teaching and modeling
healthy eating behaviours.
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
School Facilities
• How to provide healthy food
• How to enhance access to a safe eating environment
• How to create environments that support healthy food choices
• Criteria according to grade level of school
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Recreational Facilities and Environments
• How to provide healthy food
• How to enhance access to a safe eating environment
• How to create environments that support healthy food choices
• Healthier food options for recreation facilities
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Also included…
• Glossary
• Guidelines for Policy Development
• Understanding food labels
• Additional Resources
• FAQ’s
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Resources to support the Guidelines
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
More Resources to support the Guidelines
• Healthy Drinks, Healthy Kids
• Healthy Kids, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Weights for Ages
2 and over
• Label Reading the Healthy Way
• Quick and Easy Meals
• Healthy Rewards for Children
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Summary
The Guidelines encourage:
• Healthy food choices
• Portion sizes
• Label reading
• Menu planning
• Policy development
Taken directly and/or adapted from: Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, Alberta Health and Wellness – Public Health
Division, Healthy Living Branch (June 2008)
Questions?
• Questions can be directed to your local Community Dietitian.