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Never dip pacifiers in sweeteners like honey, corn syrup, or sugar. |
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Encourage planning of 3 meals with 2 snacks to limit constant eating
or “grazing” throughout the day. |
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Limit the consumption of foods high in sugar, such as cake, cookies, or candy and eat them only at mealtimes. |
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Avoid foods that stick to the surface of the teeth and are difficult to remove. Examples of sticky foods include fruit roll-ups, dried fruit (raisins), and certain candies (caramel). |
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Encourage families to choose fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grain snacks. |
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Minimize juice consumption and allow juice drinking only from a cup
(not a bottle or sippy cup). Following are the AAP recommendations regarding juice intake: |
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No juice for children younger than 1 year of age. |
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Limit fruit juice to 4-6 oz/day for children 1 to 6 years of age. |
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Limit juice to 8-12 oz/day for children 7-18 years of age. |
