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A blood test, called the AFP (alphafetoprotein) or triple screen, may help a pregnant woman find out her baby’s risk of several diseases, including Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) and Trisomy 13, though it can not give a definite answer.
Kids can benefit from dietary improvements at any age. Quality foods make a difference when they are young, and their brains are growing most rapidly. It also makes a huge difference for teens, whose brains are restructuring for adult life.
For most kids, about 80% of adult height is gained before 6th grade is over, but the need for quality nutrition doesn't stop there. About 20% of adult height and 50% of adult weight are gained during adolescence. Most boys undergo a dramatic increase in their lean body mass between the ages of 10 and 17. Because growth and change is so rapid during this period, the requirements for all nutrients increase.
You can use these guidelines to help make nutritious choices and create balanced meals for your kids. And remember that organic foods may provide a nutrition bonus from healthy mineral content, higher antioxidant content, as well as lowering your child's exposure to developmentally disruptive pesticides.
Girls from 4-8 years old Whole grains - 4 oz Vegetables - 1 cup Fruits - 1.5 cups Beans, nuts, eggs, or lean meats - 3 oz Milk, other dairy, or other source of calcium and protein - 2 cups
Boys from 4-8 years old Whole grains - 5 oz Vegetables - 1.5 cups Fruits - 1.5 cups Beans, nuts, eggs, or lean meats - 4 oz Milk, other dairy, or other source of calcium and protein - 2 cups
Girls from 9-13 years old Whole grains - 5 oz Vegetables - 2 cups Fruits - 1.5 cups Beans, nuts, eggs, or lean meats - 5 oz Milk, other dairy, or other source of calcium and protein - 3 cups
Boys from 9-13 years old Whole grains - 6 oz Vegetables - 2.5 cups Fruits - 1.5 cups Beans, nuts, eggs, or lean meats - 5 oz Milk, other dairy, or other source of calcium and protein - 3 cups
Girls from 14-18 years old Whole grains - 6oz Vegetables - 2.5 cups Fruits - 1.5 cups Beans, nuts, eggs, or lean meats - 5 oz Milk, other dairy, or other source of calcium and protein - 3 cups
Boys from 14-18 years old Whole grains - 7 oz Vegetables - 3 cups Fruits - 2 cups Beans, nuts, eggs, or lean meats - 6 oz Milk, other dairy, or other source of calcium and protein - 3 cups
Dr. Greene's Recommendations are adapted from the 2006 American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association guidelines.18
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