School Age Children

SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

Age range is from 6-12 years of age.
Characterized by a more quiet, stable
changes compared with the extremes of
growth and development seen infancy and
adolescence.
Weight increases an average of 2 to 3 kg. per
year until the child is 9 or 10 yrs.old.
Heights increments average 6to 8 cm per year
from 2 yrs.of age until pubertal acceleration.
IDEAL BODY WEIGHT

BMI (Body Mass Index)
- a relationship between weight and height that
is associated with body fat and health risk.

- (weight/height squared) x 703.

- BMI result is between 18.5 and 24.9, then it is
considered healthy. Otherwise, children who
have their BMI result below 18.5 are
underweight; while those with a BMI result
above 24.9 are overweight.

- if the weight of a child is 10% or more than
the ideal weight recommended with reference
to the height and body structure, then only
he/she is considered as obese.
GIRLS
HEIGHT WEIGHT
YEAR FT-IN CM POUNDS KG
6 3'4
1/2
-3'11
1/2
103.2-120.7 33.4-47.5 15.2-21.6
7
3'6
1/4
-4'1
1/4

3'63/4-4'11/4 108.4-125.1 36.5-51.0 16.6-23.2
8 3'8
1/2
-4'3
1/2
113.3-130.7 40-56.3 18.2-25.6
9 3'10
1/2
-4'5
3/4
118.3-136.4 44-62.9 20.0-28.6
10 4'
1/2
-4'8 123.4-142.1 49.3-72.4 22.4-32.9
11 4'2
1/2
-4'10
1/4
128.8-148 55.9-83.6 25.4-38.0
12 4'5-5'0 134.7-152.2 64-96.1 29.1-43.7
BOYS
HEIGHT WEIGHT
YEAR FT-IN CM POUNDS KG
6 3'5-3'11
1/4
103.9-120.0 34.8-48.0 15.8-21.8
7 3'7-4'
3/4
108.9-123.6 37.8-51.0 17.2-23.2
8 3'8
3/4
-4'2
1/2
108.9-123.6 41.4-55.9 18.8-25.4
9 3'10
1/2
-4'4
1/2
113.7-128.4 45.1-62.5 20.5-28.4
10 4'
1/2
-4'7 122.8-139.6 49.3-70.6 22.4-32.1
11 4'2
1/2
-4'9
3/4
127.4-146.6 53.9-81.4 24.5-37.0
12 4'0-5'1 132.1-155.0 59.2-94.8 26.9-43.1
CALCULATIONS FOR ENERGY REQUIREMENT

Energy requirement
is the amount of food energy needed to balance
energy expenditure

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) Total energy
expenditure (TEE)

Physical activity level (PAL) = *Double labeled water (DLW)
*Heart rate monitoring (HRM)

CONVERTIONS:

1 megajoule (MJ) = 1,000 kilojoules (kJ)
1 kilocalorie (kcal) = 4.18 kilojoules (kJ)
1 foot = 12 inch
1 inch = 10 cm
1 kg = 2.2 lbs

BMR VARIABLES
*Height *Age
*Weight *Gender

English BMR Formula

Men: BMR = 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) +
(12.7 x height in inches ) - ( 6.8 x age in year )

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in
pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) - ( 4.7 x age
in years )

Metric BMR Formula

Men: BMR = 66 + ( 13.7 x weight in kilos ) +
( 5 x height in cm ) - ( 6.8 x age in years )

Women: BMR = 655 + ( 9.6 x weight in
kilos) + ( 1.8 x height in cm ) - ( 4.7 x age in
years )

HARRIS BENEDICT FORMULA (1918)

Step 1
Determine your height in inches and weight in
pounds. These two numbers are a critical part of
the BMR formula and their accuracy is
important. To determine your height in inches,
multiply your height in feet by 12 (there are 12
inches in a foot) and add the remaining inches to
that figure. For example, someone who is 5 feet,
2 inches would do the following equation: (5 x
12) + 2 = 62 inches.

Step 2
Utilize a specific calculation for men. Multiply
your weight in pounds by 6.23 and then
multiply your height in inches by 12.7.
Multiply your age in years by 6.8. Now, add 66
plus your factored weight and height together
and subtract your factored age. This is your
basal metabolic rate.


Step 3
Utilize a specific calculation for women.
Multiply your weight in pounds by 4.35 and
then multiply your height in inches by 4.7.
Multiply your age in years by 4.7. Now, add 655
plus your factored weight and height together
and subtract your factored age. This is your
basal metabolic rate.

Step 4
To determine your total daily calorie needs,
multiply your BMR by the appropriate activity
factor, as follows:

If you are sedentary (little or no exercise):
BMR x 1.2

If you are lightly active (light
exercise/sports 1-3 days/week):
BMR x 1.375
If you are moderately active (moderate
exercise/sports 3-5 days/week):
BMR x 1.55

If you are very active (hard exercise/sports 6-
7 days a week):
BMR x 1.725

If you are extra active (very hard
exercise/sports & physical job or 2x
training):
BMR x 1.9

Estimating the Carbohydrates, Proteins
and Fat Allowances
Calculating the Carbohydrates

Step 1
Check the number of carbohydrate grams in a serving of the
food the children want to eat. Food labels, nutrition booklets,
low-carbohydrate diet books, books and websites on diabetes
diets and diet tracker websites are all sources for carbohydrate
information.

Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 2
Subtract the number of fiber grams from the
carbohydrates to calculate the net carbohydrates. The Atkins'
diet identifies net carbohydrates as the carbohydrates that
impact blood sugar.
Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 3
Adjust the carbohydrate count to match
the serving size the children actually ate.
Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 4
Track the net carbohydrates for each meal,
snack and beverage for the day and total the
net carbohydrates to arrive at the
carbohydrate intake for the day.

Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 5
Estimate average daily carbohydrate intake
by tracking your childrens carbohydrate intake
for a week. Add up the total carbohydrates for
the seven days. Divide the total by seven. The
result is his/her average daily carbohydrate
intake.
TO CALCULATE THE CHILDS DAILY PROTEIN NEED
Estimating the Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fat
Allowances

Formula
Protein needs (Activity Level) x Body Weight (lbs)=
Recommended Daily Protein Needs
CALCULATE THE DAILY FAT INTAKE

Step 1
Keep a food journal. Write down what the child consume and
his/her serving size at every meal.

Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 2
Look up the nutritional information for every item in the
childs meals. Check for a nutrition label on the child food's
packaging, and look for the line item labeled "total fat."
Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 3
Add the fat grams from all the childs
meals together to find out the amount of total
fat consumed for the day.

Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 4
Multiply the number of fat grams in step 2
by nine (the number of calories in one gram of
fat) to figure out the childs total fat calories
consumed.

Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 5
Add up all the childs meals' calories for
total calories consumed for the day.
Estimating the Carbohydrates,
Proteins and Fat Allowances

Step 6
Divide the childs total number of fat
calories in step 5 by his/her total daily calories
in step 4 to figure out the daily percentage of
calories acquired from fat.

2
Apple
Total Carbohydrates= 17 g
Dietary Fiber= 3 g

Carbohydrates
Total
- Dietary Fiber= Net
Carbohydrates
17 g 3g= 14 g

3
If less or of the food, subtract the net
carbohydrates half of it.
The little girl ate only half slice of an apple
14g 7g= 7g
If twice or more eaten, add with its own.
The little boy ate 2 pieces of apple.
14g + 14g= 28 g
4
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7
14 g 17 g 21 g 18 g 22 g 23 g 26 g
5
Average
Day 1 14 g
Day 2 17g
Day 3 21 g
Day 4 18 g
Day 5 22 g
Day 6 23 g
Day 7 26 g
141 g / 7= 20.14 g
7
Activity Level Protein Needs
(grams)
x Body Weight
(lbs)
= Recommended
Daily Protein
Needs
Recreational
Endurance
0.36 x 49 lbs = 17.62 g
10
Breakfast : 10 g
Lunch: 12 g
Dinner: 15 g
Snack: 8 g
45 g
11
1 gram of protein= 9 calories


45 g x 9 cal= 405 cal
12 13
Breakfast: 500 cal
Lunch: 500 cal
Dinner: 500 cal
Snack: 200 g
1700 g
405 fat cal = 0.24 x 100= 24 %
1700 total cal
NUTRIENT REQUIREMENT FOR
SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
Age group School children
7-9 yrs.old
Males
10-12 yrs.old
Females
10-12 yrs.old
weight
24 24 32 34 35 35
Energy,kcal
needed every
day
1740 1600 2090 2140 1910 1920
RDA RENI RDA RNA RDA RENI
Energy and nutrient needs of the
school-age child
Source: Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes,
FNRI-DOST
7-9 yrs 10-12 yrs
Calories 1,600 2,140
Protein (gm) 43 54
Vitamin A (mcg) 400 400
Vitamin C (mg) 35 45
Calcium (mg) 700 1,000
Iron (mg) 11 13
Iodine (mcg) 120 120

A good breakfast
Provides about 1/3 of the total
energy requirement
School-age children
2. A Sample Meal Plan for your School Aged Kids

Here is a sample meal plan to help you plan to
meet your childs caloric needs.
Breakfast : 460 cals, 10 grams protein, 257 mg
calcium, 3 mg iron 197 RE Vitamin A, 13 mg
vitamin C
8 oz (240 ml) milk (80-150 cal)
cup (120 ml) juice, fruit or vegetable (60,25 cal)
1 slice whole grain bread or roll or 3/4 cup (170
grams) cereal (80 cal)


1 oz (28 grams) meat, poultry or fish OR 1 oz
(28 grams) cheese or 1 large egg or 2
tablespoons peanut butter or other nut butter
or 4 tablespoons cooked dry beans and peas
or 1 oz (28 grams) nuts and/or seeds or 4 oz
(113 grams) yogurt (35-145 cal)
This will give your child a good start for the
day. Theres enough of the right amounts of
energy and nutrients to keep him from falling
asleep during morning classes.
Lunch : 400 cal, 9 grams protein, 267 mg
calcium, 3.3 iron, 200 RE Vitamin A, 15 mg
vitamin C, not to exceed 30% fat, 10% from fat




8 oz (240 ml) milk (80-150 cal)
1-1/2 oz (43 grams) meat or 1-1/2 oz (43 grams)
cheese or 3/4 large egg or 3/8 cup (85 grams) dry
beans or peas or 3 tablespoons nut butter or 6 oz or
3/4 cup (170 grams) yogurt or 1/4 oz.(7 grams) nuts
(35-145)
3/4 cup (170 grams) veggies, fruits, 2 servings
(25cal)
2 serving grains (slice bread, roll, cup (113 grams)
rice, 1 small pita bread, muffin) (80 cal)
In the meals above, it wont hurt to add a little protein
and an extra vegetable.




Dinner and Snacks: make up the rest of the
calories. Heres a sample of what you can include
in these feedings:
8 oz (240 ml) milk
6 oz (140 grams) protein
2 serving grain with one teaspoon (5 ml) butter
cup (113 grams) vegetable one (non-starchy
vegetable)
cup (113 grams) vegetable two (non-starchy
vegetable)

cup (113 grams) vegetable three (non-starchy
vegetable)
1 tablespoon salad dressing
3 servings fruit for snacks during the day (1 apple,
orange, peach, pear, nectarine, or 10 grapes)
2 oz (57 grams) cheese (can go with snack)

This means your child can eat what youre having for
dinner (fish, 2 non-starchy vegetables, rice and butter,
spinach salad with a fruit) and save a little protein of
the 140 grams protein for bedtime snack, maybe with
a small pear. He or she can also have a fruit right after
walking in the door from school.


A nutritious snack
Boiled banana, cassava, camote,
corn, peanuts
Fresh fruits in season
Sandwiches
Add milk, fresh fruit juices
Special Baon Day
Children will bring and
eat their baon instead
of buying their food
Prepare a nutritious baon
Think variety!
consider color, balance and moderation
THANK YOU!!!