Childhood Nutrition

Question 1

List the 7 most important nutrients in childhood

Answer 1

1. Iron
2. Calcium
3. Folate
4. Vitamin C
5. Vitamin D
6. Thiamine
7. Protein

Question 2

List 5 good eating habits for toddlers

Answer 2

1. Model behaviour you want your children to have
2. Keep meal times as regular as possible
3. Offer fruit as snacks
4. Persevere with vegetables and healthy foods
5. Involve children in cooking and meal preparation
6. Practice positive weight management strategies
7. Eat at the table for dinner every night

Question 3

List the food skills of a 1-2yo

Answer 3

Uses short shanked spoon
Helps to feed self
Lifts and drinks from cup
Helps to scrub, break, tear or dip foods

Question 4

List the food skills of a 3yo

Answer 4

Spears food with fork
Feeds self independently
Helps our, mix and spread foods

Question 5

List the food skills of a 4yo

Answer 5

Uses utensils and a napkin
Helps roll, mash and peel foods
Can make a sandwich
Can crack an egg

Question 6

List 6 benefits of physical activity for toddlers

Answer 6

1. Fun with friends and family
2. Reduces antisocial behaviour
3. Builds cooperation and teamwork skills
4. Healthy growth and development
5. Strengthens muscles and bones
6. Lower risk of disease and unhealthy weight gain

Question 7

Provide 5 recommendations for prevention of atherosclerosis

Answer 7

1. Moderation, not deprivation
2. Lower intake of foods high in saturated fats
3. Promote eating fruits and vegetables
4. Avoid children’s menus
5. Avoid extremes in dieting