Childhood Flashcards
Physical Development
Increased height and weight.
Learning new skills like running and skipping.
Growth slows down in middle childhood.
Cognitive Development
Learning to talk and developing language skills.
Brain develops more, allowing for better coordination.
More control over behavior as they grow.
Middle childhood: Start to develop complex thinking skills like problme sloving
Energy Needs
Early Childhood: Energy needs are high (lots of growth and activity).
Middle Childhood: Energy needs are mainly for maintenance (not as much growth).
Common Kids’ Menu Items (Not Very Nutritious)
McDonald’s:
Cheeseburger, fries, chicken nuggets.
Boston Pizza:
Mini pizza, spaghetti, mac n’ cheese, chicken fingers.
Nutrient Needs for Kids (2 years +)
Eating habits formed early often carry into adulthood, so it’s important to develop healthy eating habits early.
Nutrients and Their Importance
Fats, fiber, calcium and iron
Fats And Fiber
Fats:
Needed for brain development, nervous system, hormones, and to absorb vitamins.
Fiber:
Important for preventing constipation in kids.
Calcium and Iron
Calcium:
Helps build strong bones and reduces the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
ron:
Needed to build red blood cells.
Factors Affecting Food Choices
Economic Family, reglion, culture and friends
Economic:
Families with less money often buy cheaper, unhealthy foods (like junk food).
Corner stores sell cheaper processed foods but fewer fruits and vegetables, leading to missing out on important nutrients.
Cultural/Familial:
what you eat often depends on your family traditions or culture.
Religious or cultural food rules also affect what kids eat.
Kids with healthy-eating parents are more likely to eat healthy too.
social:
Kids are strongly influenced by ads (on TV, online, etc.).Most ads promote junk food (salty, fatty, sugary snacks).
There are fewer ads for healthy foods like fruits and vegetables.
Ads for healthy foods can actually help kids make better food choices.
