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Fruit Calculator for Kids

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This tool is for parents to use who have children as young as age 2. "From age 1 to 2, there really is no consensus about how much kids should eat, including whole fruit," explains Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, a member of the Kaboose.com advisory board. Parents may serve their young toddler a total of 1 cup of fruit during the day, "but that is not etched in stone," she says. "Balance with other food groups is what really matters. For example, some kids go overboard with fruit, because it's sweet, and they don't eat enough protein or drink enough milk."

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SEDENTARY — In addition to daily activities, the child gets less than 30 minutes a day of moderate physical activity.

MODERATELY ACTIVE — In addition to daily activities, the child gets at least 30 minutes and up to 60 minutes a day of moderate physical activity.

ACTIVE — In addition to daily activities, the child gets 60 or more minutes a day of moderate physical activity.

Source: MyPyramid.gov

Is your child eating enough fruit? Or is he or she eating too little or too much fruit? To find out now, just enter your child's gender, age, activity level, and how much fruit he eats daily.

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References

Kaboose Health Disclaimer: Content on this site is not a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice, diagnosis or treatment, and may not be used for such purposes. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical question or condition. Reliance on information presented on this site is at your own risk. This site contains the opinions and views of other users. Given the interactive nature of this site, we cannot endorse, guarantee, or be responsible for the accuracy, efficacy, or veracity of any content generated by our users.

Fruit Calculator Reviewed: Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, April 2009

Fruit Calculator for Kids
References

Kaboose Health Disclaimer: Content on this site is not a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice, diagnosis or treatment, and may not be used for such purposes. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical question or condition. Reliance on information presented on this site is at your own risk. This site contains the opinions and views of other users. Given the interactive nature of this site, we cannot endorse, guarantee, or be responsible for the accuracy, efficacy, or veracity of any content generated by our users.

Fruit Calculator Reviewed: Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, April 2009