Nutrition Test 1

An appropriate lunch-time serving of applesauce for a preschool child would be:

1/4 cup

It is estimated that approximately how many children skip breakfast?

10-30%

Lifetime eating patterns are often established by age __________ ____________________.

5 years

The best way to determine if selective eating is creating a significant nutritional problem is to do which of the following?

Assess the child's growth patterns using a growth chart.

The _________ (CHIP) program makes low-cost health insurance available to income-eligible families:

Children' Health Insurance

When can diet influence gene functions, creating a positive or negative impact on health?

During pregnancy and prenatal development, early childhood, puberty, and old age.

Why is it important to include a few finger foods in toddlers' and preschoolers' meals? Include 3 reasons why it is important to include these.

Encourages them to feed themselves, fine-motor skills, more familiar to them, easy/simple for them to do, and reduces frustration.

It is acceptable to use food as a reward for good behavior as long as it is not associated with mealtimes.

False

It is the teacher's responsibility to make a toddler eat some of each food served at mealtime.

False

What nutrient-dense foods would be appropriate to serve as "desserts" in children's meals? list 2

Fresh fruits, yogurt, and whole-grain products (baked goods)

How can a teacher best support a child who is struggling with obesity and food insecurities?

Identify foods that are a problem and teach good habits

Which of the following statements is true in regard to portion distortion?

Infants and toddlers are more in-tune with their internal cues for hunger and will stop when they are full compared to preschoolers.

Which of the following is true about feeding infants?

Infants should be fed on demand

Which of the following is true about up and down chewing and moving food around in the mouth with the tongue?

It enhances the jaw and muscle development needed later for speech.

How does having health insurance contribute to children's well-being?

It ensures that a child has access to the health care that is essential to them. It allows them to have a better quality of life and have the health support and materials that they need to prosper. It improves their daily life both at home and in school. It promotes healthy development and growth. It ensures that they are safe and taken care of when needed.

Which of the following is the best reason for helping to ensure a childs diet meets his/her nutritional demands during the early years?

It is necessary for proper growth and development during the early years.

What purpose(s) does the "Healthy People 2020 initiative serve?

It sets or offers goals and gives recommendations for the quality of health and health care. It encourages healthy habits and prevention of illnesses and diseases. Overall the purpose it to help people engage in staying healthy and making healthful choices, starting at a young age.

If a teacher is considering foods that will help a toddler feel more successful, which of the following foods should be avoided?

Jell-O

According to NAEYC recommendations, how often should toddler meals and snacks be offered?

Meals and snacks should be at least 2 hours but not more than 3 hours apart.

Why is it important to maintain a predictable eating schedule for young children? Include 2 reasons why!

So that you know they are being fed enough, so they know what to expect, it helps build trust, and it also prevents them from becoming too hungry between feeding times.

____________________ can lead to changes in a child's emotional and/or physical well-being.

Stress

a teacher who uses lessons that focus on integrating healthy eating and physical activity with math and language arts is doing which of the following?

Supporting an integrated approach to learning.

When considering brain development during the early years, which of the following is the most helpful approach to educating young children?

Teachers should plan safe, nurturing care and positive experiences

Children's appetites and willingness to eat are strongly influenced by the mealtime environment. Identify and briefly discuss several features that help to create an atmosphere that encourages children to eat. This question is worth 5 points, so you need to include at least 5 features to help create the appopriate atmosphere.

The environment should include the correct size of chairs/tables It should smell pleasant It should be clean and organized The food should be presented nicely They shouldn't be forced to consume anything Use a routine (scheduled eating times) Include new foods but make sure their are options you know they like that are nutritious

Which of the following statements in NOT true about nutritional needs of toddlers?

There is no longer an important role for breast-feeding in the toddler years.

Why is it important that toddlers and young children begin to develop healthy eating behaviors now?

These habits will follow them for the rest of their lives. It is much easier to form good habits when they are young than to learn them later. If they learn bad eating habits when they are younger and later decide to eat healthier they will have to completely change their habits which is much harder than practicing/learning it right the first time. This is also a big time in their live for growth and they need nutrient-rich foods to promote health.

Explain why a variety of fruits and vegetables should be included in children's daily diet. (Include at least 3 reasons why the variety needs to be included)

They need a variety to provide interest in the food (don't get bored of it) They need different nutrients that each provides They need exposure to new foods throughout the day (helps them not to be as picky and it ensures they will eat as many nutrients as possible). For instance, if they didn't like the first fruit or vegetable and didn't eat as much, they might it the next ones better which ensures they are consuming proper nutrients. Color can also be important (incorporating them in their diet and also learning what they are/do)

Which of the following statements best describes toddler appetites compared to infant appetites?

Toddler appetites become more sporadic compared to infant appetites.

A child who suffers from depression may be indecisive, exhibit uncontrollable anger and/or have difficulty sleeping.

True

A teacher's knowledge of developmental norms plays an important role in the prevention of children's unintentional injuries.

True

An increasing number of children in the U.S. are experiencing food insecurity.

True

Children and adults must wash their hands before preparing, serving, and eating a meal or snack.

True

Children's social-emotional competence can have a direct effect on their state of physical well-being.

True

Current definitions of health recognize that individuals must take a proactive role in reducing their risk of chronic disease.

True

One way to reduce the risk of childhood obesity is to learn to recognize children's satiety signals and to cease feeding when they appear.

True

Toddlers and preschoolers are more likely to try a new food if it is served when they are not tired or overly hungry and if it is presented along with a familiar food.

True

Toddlers and preschoolers are struggling to become independent and may resist adult help even at times when it is needed and wanted.

True

which of the following recommendations is important for reducing the risk of dental cavities and avoiding a lag in the development of appropriate feeding skills?

Wean a child from all bottles by 12 months of age.

Your toddler refuses to eat anything except peanut butter sandwiches and pasta with butter. This behavior is an example of:

a food jag

Which of the following is true about children's mental health?

a. The incidence of mental health problems among young children is at a level of crisis in the United States today.

Each of the following statements is true regarding children living in poverty EXCEPT:

a. being poor does not put children at risk for conditions that challenge children's ability to learn.

With regard to the timing of school lunch in primary schools, children eat lunch:

after recess eat better and waste less food.

A child's nutritional status affects:

all answers are correct

Children who are born into poverty are more likely to:

all answers are correct

Mental illness is a leading health problem that may develop as the result of:

all answers—and many other factors—are correct

Involving children in the preparation of a new food item is:

an effective way to increase food acceptance

Studies conducted on the eating habits of US infants found:

as many as 50% of infants were exposed to French fries, candy, cookies or cake before age one.

In order to adjust the textures and consistencies of foods for toddlers, a teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT:

avoid casseroles

When used to describe groups, the term ethnic refers to:

b. groups with common national, tribal, religious, linguistic, racial, or cultural origins or backgrounds.

All of the following are indicators that babies are ready to begin eating pureed foods EXCEPT:

babies will push food out with their tongue rather than keep food in the back of the mouth

Teachers should use caution when applying the daily values found on labels to young children because they are

based on a 'one size fits all' idea

Imagine you are a teacher. You plan to use evidence-based teaching practices even though several challenges will exist. In order to overcome these challenges, which of the following recommendations will be most helpful?

c. You will be flexible and willing to adapt new approaches after research investigations reveal new recommendations.

All of the following statements are true regarding children living in rural communities except:

c. children in rural communities may be at risk for environmental toxins such as industrial and vehicle contaminants.

Studies that look at nutrient content of meals served in child care centers and family child care programs often reveal that all of the following minerals are present in low levels EXCEPT:

calcium

Why is serving cow's milk to infants under 12 months of age discouraged?

consuming cow's milk can lead to iron deficiency.

Neural connections form as the result of:

daily experiences

Measures taken to protect young children's safety require an understanding of their:

developmental stage and abilities

What can a teacher do to help a child overcome neophobia?

expose rejectedc foods repeatedly

"Fast food" meals generally contribute an excess of:

fat, salt, and calories

A two-year-old has strong food likes and dislikes and often goes on ____________________ ____________________.

food jags

Preschoolers often show an increased interest in food and have a hearty appetite during periods of active _____________.

growth

A teacher might be interested in gluten-free products if he/she is shopping for a child who:

has celiac disease

Cultural and ethnic practices that interfere with the classroom may affect all of the following EXCEPT:

health, safety, and nutrition guidelines for young children.

Aspects of the changing food environment that challenge children's diets include all of the following EXCEPT:

heavier meals cooked from scratch

Preschoolers tend to grow in spurts—first increasing in ___________, then in ___________.

height; weight

The most important reason for including health education in children's early education curriculum is to:

help children develop sound health habits and concepts at an early age

A person's health is determined by a combination of ____________________ and environmental factors.

heredity

Serving finger foods to a toddler does all the following EXCEPT:

increases feeding time and frustration

Readiness skills for introducing semisolid complementary foods includes all of the following EXCEPT:

infants have newly erupting teeth

The current definition of health emphasizes the:

interrelatedness of physical, mental, economic, cultural, and social well-being

Duane lives in a home with domestic violence and attends a poor quality early childhood program. From ecological theory, which environmental system does this represent?

microsystem

Optimal nutrition includes all of the following EXCEPT:

more carbohydrates and less fats

Which of the following describes how single-ingredients foods should be introduced?

one at a time with a wait period of 3-5 days

Each of the following is an essential nutrient EXCEPT:

phospholipids

Toddlers can be expected to:

pick up most foods with their hands

Hand washing, physical fitness, and the consistent use of seat belts are examples of ____________________ health care.

preventive

Division of responsibility in feeding includes all of the following EXCEPT:

requiring children to take at least one bite.

A teacher planning meals for 18 month olds would implement all of the following ideas EXCEPT:

select foods low in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol

Repeated failure and frustration can lead to a sense of poor _________________________.

self esteem

Television advertising increases children's interest in:

sugary foods and fast food meals

All of the following present a choking concern for infants EXCEPT:

textured foods mixed with pureed foods such as pureed carrots and rice or pureed peaches and alphabet pasta.

Children should receive whole milk until age 2 for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

the added protein content helps with developing bones.

All statements are true about giving honey to infants EXCEPT:

there are less associated risks for babies born in certain cultures who use honey to cleanse the system shortly after birth.

Children become overweight or obese because they consume:

too much energy from foods

Which of the following is the best choice for a food high in macronutrients?

tuna sandwich

The leading cause of death among young children is due to:

unintentional injuries

"Fast food" meals are generally deficient in:

vitamins A and C, calcium, and fiber

In a toddler-teacher relationship, it is the child's responsibility to decide:

which foods and how much of each will be eaten