PCG is Committed to Keeping Your Family Healthy
Pediatric Care Group, PC, understands the importance of nutrition. We are determined to ensure that your child’s health has a strong foundation through a balanced diet.
The Importance of a Healthy Diet
If your child has weight management issues or is suffering from obesity, we’re here to help. We offer everything from dietetic counseling to meal planning for your child to get healthy and stay healthy.
An Easy Way is to Track Daily Servings
Male- 1800 daily calories[/info_circle_item][info_circle_item info_title=”Fat” info_icon=”Defaults-tint”]
25-35% of diet[/info_circle_item][info_circle_item info_title=”Milk/Dairy” info_icon=”Defaults-coffee”]
3 cups
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5 oz.
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1.5 cups
[/info_circle_item][info_circle_item info_title=”Vegetables” info_icon=”Defaults-leaf”]Females- 2 cups
Males- 2.5 cups[/info_circle_item][info_circle_item info_title=”Grains” info_icon=”Defaults-heart-empty”]Females- 5 oz.
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According to the American Heart Association, this eating pattern supports a child’s normal growth and development. It provides enough total energy and meets or exceeds the recommended daily allowances for all nutrients for children and adolescents, including iron and calcium.
Other recommendations include:
- Eat foods low in saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
- Keep total fat intake between 30 to 35 percent of calories for children 2 to 3 years of age and between 25 to 35 percent of calories for children and adolescents 4 to 18 years of age, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts and vegetable oils.
- Eat only enough calories to maintain a healthy weight for your height and build. Kids should be physically active for at least 60 minutes a day.
- Don’t overfeed. Estimated calories needed by children range from 900/day for a 1-year-old to 1,800 for a 14–18-year-old girl and 2,200 for a 14–18-year-old boy.
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The full list of information any recommendations can be found here.
Located in The Pavilion
261 Old York Rd # 620
Jenkintown, PA 19046[/ultimate_google_map][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-map-marker” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#98d8ea” title=”Jenkintown Location” pos=”left” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” desc_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_color=”#d24e8f” desc_font_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]261 Old York Rd, Suite #620
The Pavilion, 6th Floor
Jenkintown, PA 19046[/bsf-info-box]
Fax: 215-885-8795[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-clock-o” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#98d8ea” title=”Hours” pos=”left” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” desc_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_color=”#d24e8f” desc_font_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed
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Located in The Pavilion
261 Old York Rd # 620
Jenkintown, PA 19046[/ultimate_google_map][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-map-marker” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#98d8ea” title=”Richboro Location” pos=”left” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” desc_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_color=”#d24e8f” desc_font_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]890 2nd Street Pike, Suite 904
Addisville Commons, 2nd Floor
Richboro, PA 18954[/bsf-info-box]
Fax: 215-885-8795[/bsf-info-box][bsf-info-box icon=”Defaults-clock-o” icon_size=”32″ icon_color=”#98d8ea” title=”Hours” pos=”left” title_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” desc_font_style=”font-weight:bold;” title_font_color=”#d24e8f” desc_font_color=”#000000″ title_font_size=”desktop:20px;”]Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sun: Closed[/bsf-info-box]
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