Chapter 12- Planning Nutritious Meals And Snacks Flashcards
Behavior and learning activity is related to?
Nutrition
A result of helping children learn healthful food choices is:
Lifelong good health
Without good nutrition, children may suffer from:
Fatigue
What determines a child’s calorie needs?
Not only age but, gender, weight, activity level, and other factors
Under nutrition can ________ the child’s growth and development. (Fill in the blank)
Slow down
Obesity can lead to…
…many other health problems later in life.
Obesity is easier…..
…prevented than treated.
Vitamin ___ helps keep the skin and mucus membranes healthy. (Fill in the blank)
A
Vitamin ___ is found in broccoli, green peppers, and lemons. (Fill in the blank)
C
Each center has licensing requirements that determine….
….when and how much food to offer to children.
Whenever possible you should ________ whole grain products. (Fill in the blank)
Give
Dry food and meats are ____ for children to eat. (Fill in the blank)
Hard
Breakfast should include foods from…
….many food groups.
It is best to serve snacks ____ ______ before meals.  (Fill in the blanks)
1 and 1/2 hours
Children like ________ in the foods they are served. (Fill in the blank)
Variety
In general, children prefer __________ flavored foods. (Fill in the blank)
Mildly
Meats are good sources of…
…B-vitamins, iron, and phosphorus.
Fruits are measured in?
Cups
Compared to other children, children who are undernourished may be?
Shorter
Poor food choices is a possible cause of ______________. (Fill in the blank)
Malnutrition
Obesity can lead to health problems like:
Heart disease
The function of protein is:
To build and repair tissues.
One high-protein source is:
Peanut butter
The function of fat is to:
Insulate the body from shock and temperature changes.
A source of fat is NOT:
Vegetables
A food source rich in carbohydrates is:
Whole grain muffins
From the milk group, children need at least ___ _____ daily. (Fill in the blank)
2 cups
The most important nutrient in the milk group is:
Calcium
A chief nutrient in the grain group is:
Carbohydrates
Signs of an allergic reaction do not include:
Insulin shock
Signs of an allergic reaction are:
Anaphylactic shock, abdominal pain, nausea, sneezing, and congestion.
The amount of energy a person needs depend on their:
Age, physical growth, and activity level.
Fruit and vegetables are major sources of which vitamins?
C and A
Children are ________ sensitive to hot and cold food than adults. (Fill in the blank)
More
What are the goals of a good nutrition program?
1.) providing nutritious meals and snacks
2.) introducing new healthful foods
3.) encouraging healthful eating habits
4.) involving children in meal activity
5.) providing nutrition information to parents
Describe the eating guidelines for children with diabetes:
-they need a varied diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and grains
-they need to eat a balanced diet at regular intervals (no skipping meals)
-they should have physical activity
-they need to have low amounts of saturated fats, cholesterol, sugars, and salts.
What are some foods that are unsafe for young children because they present a risk of choking?
(Here are my personal examples to study, there are so many other answers. If you have something different you may not be wrong)
1.) Marshmallows 2.) Raisins 3.) Nuts 4.) Gum
What are the symptoms of anaphylactic shock?
Weakness, collapse, problems breathing, blood pressure drops, severe itching, and swelling.
There could also be abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
I will not be including my response for 49 and 51 from the study guide because of how varied the answers are
If you are looking at this study guide for review on nutritionally adequate meal amounts for young children please refer to the diagram from the chapter.
CACFP is the acronym for?
Child Adult Center Food Plan
There is no vocabulary questions on the chapter 13 test, so they are not included on this study guide.
If you are looking to review those terms they are separately made in the “Chapter 12 Vocabulary” flashcards set.
