HOW MUCH WATER DO WE NEED?*
Age Range Adequate Intake 1-3 years 4 cups 4-8 years 5 cups 9-13 years 8 cups for Boys 7 cups for Girls 14-18 years 11 cups for Boys 8 cups for Girls
*Institute of Medicine, Dietary Reference: Water, Washington, D.C.
5 OR MORE A DAY* 5+ Servings of Fruits and Vegetables a day 4+ Servings of Water a day 3+ Servings of Low Fat Dairy a day 2+ Hours or less of Screen Time a day (watching TV, working on Computer or playing Video Games) 1+ Hours of more of Physical Activities a day
Healthy for all. Suitable for children of all sizes. Geared toward young children but appropriate for the whole family.
WHAT IS A SERVING 6 Ounces of 100% Juice 1 cup Raw Salad Greens ½ cup cooked/chopped Fruit or Vegetable ½ cup cooked Beans or Peas ¼ cup Dried Fruit
*Adapted from www.healthyfoodshealthymoves.org and www.fruitsandvegetablesmorematters.org
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