INFANT & TODDLER FOODSINFANT & TODDLER FOODS

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EARTH’S BEST NUTRITIONIST

KATE GEAGAN MS, RD

Kate is an award-winning registered dietitian, a nationally known nutrition expert and author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low Carbon Footprint Diet (Rodale). She happily joined the Earth’s Best team in 2011 th i t iti i t2011 as their nutritionist.

Since 2008 Kate has served as the Nutrition Contributor for Pregnancy Magazine. She is an international speaker on the connections between personal and She is an international speaker on the connections between personal and planetary health, has also appeared numerous times as a nutrition expert on the Emmy award winning The Dr. Oz Show, and is a health blogger for www.doctoroz.com

A working mother with two young children (ages 5 and 7), Kate is passionate about raising healthy families, greener living, and helping kids cultivate a fresh, lasting connection to organic food.

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INFANCY: MOM DEVELOPS HER ROADMAP

o All sort of choices: Breast or bottle? Which brands?o Feeding on demand vs. scheduleo Mom establishes her go-to circle of experts:

Pediatrician OB mother friends mom groups Pediatrician, OB, mother, friends, mom groupso When baby is ready: iron fortified cereals as a first

foodF i & V bl S i j / h k i o Fruits & Vegetable Stages in jars/pouches make it easy for moms to have confidence

TODDLERHOOD:SOME TRICKY TRANSITIONS

o More choices for moms to make o Snack time becomes importanto Developmental milestones: New gross/fine

motor skillsmotor skillso Budding independence & exploration o Slowed growth rate/appetite changeso Slowed growth rate/appetite changeso Social cueso Families are busy and eating on the go

Moms want to make choices that provide i t t t i t b t l th t t t d important nutrients, but are also that taste good and provide a fun, nurturing experience.

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Encourage A Love of Healthy Foods g yFrom the Start

Daily Goals Ages 2‐3Calories: 1,000‐1,400F it 1 1 5Fruits: 1‐1.5 cupsVegetables: 1‐1.5 cupsGrains: 3‐5 servings(make half your grains whole)( y g )Protein: 2‐4 oz.Dairy (or Calcium Rich Dairy Alternative): 2‐2.5 cupsFats/oils: 3 teaspoonsFats/oils: 3 teaspoons

Weekly Goals:Dark Green & Orange Produce

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Beans and Peas: 1/2 cupSeafood: 3‐6 oz.Nuts, Seeds, Soy Products: 1‐3 oz.

According to the Latest National Health andHealth and Nutrition Examination Surveys of Americans overAmericans over age 2

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CALCIUM & VITAMIN Do Together: Important for healthy bone and teeth

developmentdevelopment.o Calcium: Healthy cardiovascular system, muscle and

nerve function.o Vitamin D: Healthy functioning immune systemo Health authoritative bodies such as AAP and the

Institute of Medicine recommend increased intakes Institute of Medicine recommend increased intakes (which have not yet been approved by FDA).

o Dairy products provide one of the best sources of both of these nutrients for toddlers.

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WHOLE GRAINS: POWERFUL NUTRITION

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POWERFUL NUTRITIONWhole Grains Provide Nature’s Whole Package of Health:•USDA guideline: make at least half your grains whole (toddlers need 3-5 servings)•Over 98% of Americans fall short of this goal*•Strong evidence of protective effect from heart disease, obesity, diabetes and certain types of cancer.•Fiber for a healthy digestive system and heart health•Helps give a meal or snack staying power•Vitamins and Minerals•Antioxidants and phytonutrientsp y

•How To Find:•Look for the stamp or read the ingredient list

8•Look for the stamp, or read the ingredient list.

*Krebs-Smith SM, et al. "Americans do not meet federal dietary recommendations." Journal of Nutrition 2010 140:1832-1838

MAKE HALF YOUR GRAINS WHOLEWHOLE

What Might a Typical Toddler Day Look Like?What Might a Typical Toddler Day Look Like?o Breakfast: Yummy Tummy Instant Oatmealo Snack: Organic Crunchin’ Grahamsgo Dinner: SS Organic Whole Grain Cheese

Pizza

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F it d V t blFruits and VegetablesThe Best Way to Pack Potassium into Your

Toddler’s Dieto Over 80% of Americans over age 2 aren’t getting enough

fruits and vegetablesfruits and vegetables.o Toddler needs: Fruits: 1-1.5 cups, vegetables: 1-1.5 cupso Offer fruits and vegetables at all meals & snackso Up to 4 fl oz. 100% juice/day approved by AAP.o Follow the seasons for variety and taste!

*Krebs-Smith SM, et al. "Americans do not meet federal dietary recommendations." Journal of Nutrition 2010 140:1832-1838

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Why Organics for Your T ddl ?Toddler?

o Organic foods are produced without potentially harmful pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.

o For animal products organic foods never use hormones or o For animal products, organic foods never use hormones or antibiotics

o They are always free of GMOs and artificial colors, flavors and preservatives and trans fatsand preservatives and trans fats.

o Nurturing baby the purest way and with confidence.o Preserving the earth for future generations to grow up in.

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IRONIRON

o Iron fortified foods are among the first offered because th h l hild i t i hi h t

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they help your child maintain his or her own stores.o Fortified infant cereals & toddler foods have helped

reduce rates of iron deficiencies*.reduce rates of iron deficiencies .o In children, plays a key role in your child’s brain and

nervous system development and energy pathways.o Best Natural Sources: meat & poultry, legumes, greens,

fortified cereals.

* Journal of Pediatrics 2010: 125 (5)0

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ZINCZINCo Plays a key role in healthy cell growth, repair and

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ZINCdevelopment. Also important for a healthy immune system.

o Some research suggests many children ages 1-2 don’t o Some research suggests many children ages 1 2 don t get adequate zinc*.

o Best Natural Sources: meat, poultry & fish, seeds.o Toddlers in transition may not be getting enough of

Zinc.M f d lik S St t S k f tifi d o Many foods, like Sesame Street Snacks are fortified with zinc.

*Journal of Pediatrics 2000; 106:109-114

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The Best Superfood You Can Feed Your Child? Eating Together

o Focus on weekly eating patterns, not meal by meal.o Ritual and routine of family meals can balance hectic

daytime schedules.o Be a positive role model. If your child sees you eating p y y g

healthy foods he or she will be more accepting or eager to try it.

o Spice it up with variety! Inspire a lifelong love of healthy p p y p g yfoods by offering a variety of tastes, flavors and textures.

o Hunger is the best seasoning!

Earth’s Best: An Organic Pioneero America’s oldest baby food company.o Helping parents raise healthy families.o The delight of Sesame Street.o Offering BOTH Jars and Pouches o Offering BOTH Jars and Pouches. o Never any high fructose corn syrup, GMOs, trans fats,

artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.o Helping parents with naturally nutrient rich and o Helping parents with naturally nutrient rich and

fortified foodso Fresh recipes and products to inspire a love of healthy

nourishing foods from the start nourishing foods from the start.

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