Childhood Obesity Project

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