Chapter 12 Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks (working with young children)
List 4 goals of a good nutrition program.
1. Providing nutritious meals and snacks. 2. introducing new healthful foods. 3. involving children in meal activities. 4. Providing nutrition information to parents.
Name 6 groups of nutrients.
1. proteins 2.carbohydrates 3.fats 4.vitamins 5.minerals 6. iron 7. water 8. phosphorus
diabetes
A condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in The blood insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels, is not produced in these people
How is the energy value of food measured?
Calories
anaphylactic shock
Extreme allergic reaction that causes shock symptoms and possible death.
Why should you avoid telling children to eat everything on their plates in order to get dessert?
I will make dessert seem special.
List ways combine foods with a variety of textures.
New food should be added with meals and well liked foods.
List the recommended foods and amounts for nutritious breakfast for preschoolers as outlined by the USDA child and adult care food program.
One milk, one fruit or Vegetable or 100% juice, one grain source.
Define diabetes and describe how it affects the body.
People with diabetes Do not produce insulin the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. It affects the body through the blood vessels and nerves.
nutrients
The chemical substances in food that help build and maintain body.
What are nutrients?
The chemical substances in food that help build and maintain the body.
nutrition
The science of food and how the body uses food taken in
Why is it important for children to learn healthful food choices, attitudes and behaviors?
They will establish a life long pattern of eating a nutritious diet.
why should the food be served to children in bite-size pieces?
Young children are still learning how to chew and swallow. When they're in a hurry, they may go up there foods. This can create the risk of choking.
Healthful diet
a diet that is adequate and has moderation, variety and balance.
what is the most severe type of allergic reaction?
anaphylactic shock which is an extreme allergic reaction that causes shock symptoms and possible death.
what are the chief nutrients found in breads and cereals?
carbohydrates, iron and vitamin B
name four foods that should not be served young children because they might cause choking.
cherries with pits, hard candies, stick candy's, marshmallows, gum or raisins.
describe the eating guidelines for children with diabetes.
children with diabetes need to follow the same guidelines as other people, very diet with fruits and vegetables as well as greens, low in saturated fat, cholesterol and moderating sugars.
what types of fruits are rich sources of vitamin A?
deep yellow fruits like apricots, peaches and cantaloupe.
My plate
food guidance system with a set of online tools to help people plan nutritious diet to fit their individual needs.
what are the five food groups in my plate?
fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy.
what are the benefits of children being exposed foods from a variety of cultures?
helps to create a community among diverse group of children. it Promote cultural identity and self esteem.
undernutriton
not eating enough food to keep a healthful bodyweight and activity level.
What are fish, olives and avocado is a good source of?
oils.
name three sources of protein.
pork, beef, lamb, veal, eggs
List three nutrients of which fortified milk products are good source.
riboflavin, protein, phosphorus.
Define nutrition.
the science of food and how the body uses the foods taken in.
Describe the difference between under-nutrition and malnutrition.
under-nutrition is not eating enough food to keep a healthful body weight and activity level. Malnutrition is the lack of proper nutrients in the diet.
how often should good sources of vitamin a and C be served?
vitamins and C should be served in several sources weekly.
what food items calls 90% of food allergies?
wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk
