A+Five-day+menu+for+children+3+to+6+years+old

I found that most popular foods the children order from Chick-fil-A are chicken nuggets and waffle potato fries from the kid’s meal. Eating habits are formed during the preschool years. It is important for young children to know that chicken nuggets are sometimes food since they are in the fried foods category. Fried foods usually have high trans fat that will cause a higher chance of heart disease and its high calories may cause the children to be overweight.

I found that the children tend to choose the 6 count over the 4 counts when order the chicken nuggets. It may be a better choice if they order less because children tend to eat too much of the food that they like. I also noticed that they eat quite fast. That is not a good eating habit. Eating slowly not only help the food to be digest better so the body will absorb the necessary nutrition, it also prevent the children from overeat because it takes time for the stomach and intestines to send signals to the brain to inform that the stomach is full.

I was surprise that none of the children order fruits. Toddlers and preschoolers often dislike vegetables and fruits. However it is important to include a variety of foods in their diet, not to mention that vegetables and fruits contribute a significant amount of nutrient. Toddler and preschooler may have fear of anything new but there are always ways to increase their interest in vegetables and fruits.

I would recommend grilled nuggets, fruit cup, and cinnamon applesauce as the "healthiest" meal available at Chick-fl-A.

Children spend most of the time at school. It is crucial that school provide children with meals that have adequate nutrition and meet their daily needs to grow and stay healthy. Teacher should set a good example by not bringing the unhealthy drink such as coke that contains too much sugar or chips that are high in fat and low in essential vitamins and minerals. There are several ways that school can provide nutritional and appealing meals. For example, good presentation and different color will make the food look appealing on the plate, therefore increases children’s appetite on healthy food. School also needs to consider children’s special needs such as food allergy or religious and culture requests.

Below are the nutritional values for both the foods that I found most children eat at Chick-fl-A and the food that I recommend for them in this restaurant.


 * Nuggets Kid's Meal (6-count)
 * ** 200 ** Calories
 * ** 9 **** g ** Fat
 * ** 2 **** g ** Saturated Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Trans Fat
 * ** 50 **** mg ** Cholesterol
 * ** 740 **** mg ** Sodium
 * ** 8 **** g ** Carbohydrates
 * ** 1 **** g ** Fiber
 * ** 1 **** g ** Sugar
 * ** 21 **** g ** Protein


 * Waffle Potato Fries Kid's Meal
 * ** 300 ** Calories
 * ** 16 **** g ** Fat
 * ** 2.5 **** g ** Saturated Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Trans Fat
 * ** 0 **** mg ** Cholesterol
 * ** 120 **** mg ** Sodium
 * ** 37 **** g ** Carbohydrates
 * ** 2 **** g ** Fiber
 * ** 0 **** g ** Sugar
 * ** 3 **** g ** Protein


 * Minute Maid Apple Juice Box
 * ** 100 ** Calories
 * ** 0 **** g ** Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Saturated Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Trans Fat
 * ** 0 **** mg ** Cholesterol
 * ** 15 **** mg ** Sodium
 * ** 23 **** g ** Carbohydrates
 * ** 0 **** g ** Fiber
 * ** 21 **** g ** Sugar
 * ** 0 **** g ** Protein

(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) (1/3 cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) || * **Boiled egg** (1/2 egg) (½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) || * **Yogurt** (2 ounces for 3-5 yr olds & 4 ounces for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/3 cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Orange juice** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ slice for 3-5 yr olds & 1 slice for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Corn** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">¼ cup for 3-5 yr olds ½ cup for 6 yr olds) || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(3/4 cup for 3-5 yr olds & 1 cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Stir fried cabbage** **carrot** **slice** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">with <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 servings for 2-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Teriyaki chicken** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1 ½ ounces for 2-5 yr olds & 2 ounces for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Macaroni with beef sauce** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/4 cup for 3-5 yr olds ½ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds)
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Fruit Cup Kid's Meals
 * ** 50 ** Calories
 * ** 0 **** g ** Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Saturated Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Trans Fat
 * ** 0 **** mg ** Cholesterol
 * ** 0 **** mg ** Sodium
 * ** 13 **** g ** Carbohydrates
 * ** 1 **** g ** Fiber
 * ** 11 **** g ** Sugar
 * ** 0 **** g ** Protein
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Cinnamon Apple Sauce (Buddy Fruits): Each squeezable fruit pouch is gluten free, all natural and contains 100 percent pure fruit. It is 60 calories, 0 grams of fat and equals one serving of fruit.
 * ** 50 ** Calories
 * ** 0 **** g ** Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Saturated Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Trans Fat
 * ** 0 **** mg ** Cholesterol
 * ** 10 **** mg ** Sodium
 * ** 14 **** g ** Carbohydrates
 * ** 1 **** g ** Fiber
 * ** 13 **** g ** Sugar
 * ** 0 **** g ** Protein
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> Grilled Nuggets (4-count): These gluten-free Grilled Nuggets are made from a boneless, skinless breast of chicken tumbled in a salt and pepper spice blend and then grilled to perfection. The four count is only 80 calories and 1 gram of fat, while the six count contains 110 calories and 1.5 grams of fat.
 * ** 80 ** Calories
 * ** 1 **** g ** Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Saturated Fat
 * ** 0 **** g ** Trans Fat
 * ** 40 **** mg ** Cholesterol
 * ** 560 **** mg ** Sodium
 * ** 0 **** g ** Carbohydrates
 * ** 0 **** g ** Fiber
 * ** 0 **** g ** Sugar
 * ** 17 **** g ** Protein
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Below is a plan of a five-day menu appropriate for children 3 to 6 years old.
 * || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Mon || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Tue || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Wed || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Thu || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Fri ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Morning Snack || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Small tomatoes**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Cold dry cereal**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Biscuit**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Cold dry cereal**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Whole grain bread**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Pasta**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Lunch || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Noodles** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/4 cup for 3-5 yr olds ½ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **with chicken** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1 ½ ounces for 2-5 yr olds & 2 ounces for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> and **veggie** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Apple slices**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Rice** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/4 cup for 3-5 yr olds ½ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **with pork** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1 ½ ounces for 2-5 yr olds & 3 ounces for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"> **&Spinach soup** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Banana slices**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Bread**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Orange**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Mash potatoes** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/4 cup for 3-5 yr olds ½ cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">with **peas and carrots**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Grape**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Mushroom soup** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Garden salad** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1/2 cup for 2-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Cooked dry beans**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Afternoon Snack || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Cucumber slices**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Yogurt** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(2 ounces for 2-5 yr olds & 4 ounces for 6 yr olds)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Orange** || <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & 1 cup for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Raisins and nuts** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(1 Tbsp for 3-5 yr olds & 2 Tbsp for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & ¾ cup for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Muffin** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & 1 cup for 6 yr olds) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ cup for 3-5 yr olds & 1 cup for 6 yr olds) ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Cornbread** <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 10pt;">(½ serving for 3-5 yr olds & 1 serving for 6 yr olds) || * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Cheese & soda cracker**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Apple juice**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">**Milk**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Fruit or vegetable juice must be full-strength.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Breads and grains must be made from whole-grain or enriched meal or flour. Cereal must be whole-grain or enriched or fortified.

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: center;">Reference <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">“Meal Caculator” Chick-fil-A offical website. Apr 21, 2012. Retrieved from Web. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;"> http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Food/Meal?meal=143,1,1#?