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Lecture 15-Toddler and preschool nutrition Flashcards

Toddler and preschool nutrition

1
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what is the age of a toddler

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children aged between 1 and 3 years

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2
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what happens to growth velocity in toddlers

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it slows

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3
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what happens with toddlers appetite

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coinciding with slowing growth

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in toddlers there is a rapid increase in gross and fine motor skills with subsequently …….

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subsequently increases in independence, exploration and language

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what are gross motor skills

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use of large muscle groups exhibited as walking along, running, walking up stairs, hopping, skipping

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what are fine motor skills

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smaller muscle groups demonstrated by stacking objects, scribbling, copying shapes

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there is a dramatic development in language between what ages in toddlers

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18 to 24 months

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what is preschool age

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between ages 3 to 5 years

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what increases at pre school age

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characterised by increasing autonomy

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at pre school age there is an increased need for

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rituals / regularity = they like to know what is happening next

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pre school kids have a drive to

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be independent

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12
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there are increasing fine motor and visual coordination with pre school age kids, what are examples of these

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  • use cups and utensils
  • prefer to eat with their hands
  • happy self feeding and exploring new tastes
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from 12 months, infants should be eating

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the same foods as the rest of the family = family foods

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14
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what should be offered with meals for toddlers

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offer water or milk with meals

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15
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what remains a concern for toddlers

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choking remains a concern because highchair, eating ‘on the run’, mouth stuffing, pocketing food

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16
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Ministry of health introduced new guidlines in 2021 to

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reduce the risk of choking in toddlers
- Lunchbox restrictions in ECE

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17
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what are foods that are often banned from kids lunches

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  • nuts and seeds
  • hard or chewy sweets, marshmallow
  • sausages and saveloys
  • dried fruit
  • popcorn
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18
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what is important about meal times with toddlers

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routine and regular meals are important

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19
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parents often what with portion sizes for toddlers

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often overestimate portion sizes

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we should allow children to ask for …….

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ask for more of something on offer on their plate, don’t have a large overwhelming plate

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21
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we should offer toddlers a variety of

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foods

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22
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what are the recommended servings from MOH for vegetables for toddlers

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2-3 servings

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23
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what are the recommended servings from MOH for fruit for toddlers

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half a serving

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24
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what are the recommended servings from MOH for grain foods for toddlers

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4 servings

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25
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what are the recommended servings from MOH for protein / legumes etc for toddlers

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1 serving

26
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what are the recommended servings from MOH for milk and milk products for toddlers

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1-1.5 servings

27
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why is cows milk as a drink for toddlers important

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important for toddlers as it provides energy, protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B12

28
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what type of cows milk is recommended for a drink for toddlers

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whole (dark blue) cows milk

29
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what milks should not be used before 2 years of age and why

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reduced fat milks should not be used before 2 years of age due to childs high energy requirement

30
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toddlers should not have more than how many mls milk per day

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350 ml per day

31
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why should toddlers not have more than 350ml per day

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low in iron

displaces nutrient rich foods in the diet

32
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toddler milks are what

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cows milk based drinks that are fortified with minerals and vitamins such as iron iodine, vitamin D and Vitamin C

33
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what are toddler milks promoted as

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promoted as alternatives to cows milk (“nutritionally superior”) for infants over the age of 12 months

34
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what does the MoH and WHO say about toddler milks

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they do not recommend them

35
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why does the MoH currently not recommend toddler milks

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  • can continue a childs preference for milk : limits variety in foods
  • achieving optimal nutrition from a variety of foods is important to set up healthy eating behaviours
  • they are expensive
36
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fruit juice should not be

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sipped throughout the day

or as a means to calm an upset child

37
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AAP (american academy of paediatrics) recommends no more than how much fruit juice a day for toddlers

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120ml

38
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there is a lack of knowledge about feeding toddlers what

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lack of knowledge on safety of caffeine or sweeteners under 5 years of age

39
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what are some characteristics of toddler behaviour

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  • the emergence of “no
  • easily distracted
  • learning to self regulate (includes their eating behaviour)
  • over stimulation
  • shyness and fear of strangers
  • biting, pinching and hair pulling
40
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what are food jags

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selective , fussy , picky eaters

41
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toddlers displaying selective eating is

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common in toddlers and normal part of child development

42
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do we know why toddlers go through selective eating periods

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no we dont 100% know, could be some sort of protective mechanism possibly or their drive to be independent

43
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how to create a confident eater and reduce the fussy eating

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Responsive feeding - Let you baby or toddler guide you about how much they eat. Encourage your child to eat, but dont force them

-sit with you baby or toddler while they eat or drink and include them in family mealtimes
-From a young age encourage your child to feed themselves

44
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why is responsive feeding important

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  • helps with their natural ability to self regulate their food intake and appetite
  • relaxed mealtimes creates positive eating experiences
  • family meal times means that older family members can role model
45
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what is the division of responsibility that was suggested by Ellyn Satter

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parent chooses what, when and where the child eats

child chooses whether and how much they eat

46
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in the division of responsibility what are the responsibilities of the parent

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  • choose and prepare the food
  • provide regular snacks and meals
  • make eating times pleasant
  • show children how to behave at meal times
  • be considerate of children’s lack of food experience without catering to likes and dislikes
  • let children grow up and get bodies that are right for them
47
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in the division of responsibility what are the responsibilities of the child

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  • children will eat
  • they will eat the amount they need
  • they will learn to eat the food their parents eat
  • they will grow predictably
  • they will learn to behave well at mealtime
48
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tips to prevent fussy eating

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  • ensure they are hungry when they sit down to a meal
  • provide small portions with a variety of offerings
  • provide plenty of opportunities to try foods
  • avoid pressure and stress at mealtimes
  • have adults role model eating the food and talk positively about the food
49
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other ways to prevent fussy eating

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  • praise the child when they try a new food
  • reward with stickers
  • resist the temptation to replace the offered food with a favourite food
  • end the meal within reasonable time (for example 30 mins) and clear plate away without comment
50
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how to introduce new foods to a selective eater

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  • provide a testing plate
  • offer new foods with accepted foods
  • get the child involved in the kitchen
  • older family members role model mealtime eating
  • repeated exposure
  • no stress, make mealtimes enjoyable
51
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food rewards are typically

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energy dense and nutrient por, containing added sugar, fat and / or salt in combinations that maximise palatability

52
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a review of data to date said that sweets may decrease

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decrease the preference for the foods kids already like, and increase their preference for the reward food

53
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what is recommended about food rewards

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recommended that should not be used in order to make children eat everyday, well accepted foods

54
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watching Tv while eating makes it difficult for young children to

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recognise their fullness cues and can lead to over eating

and for them to eat responsively

55
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screen time can be tempting for

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fussy eaters to make them eat but shouldn’t be used

56
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what is said about the transition from a high chair in toddlers

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no recommendation period but anywhere from 18 months to 3 years

57
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the transition from high chair is often accelerated by

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older siblings - desire to be a big kid

58
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how many out of 10 toddlers consumed discretionary foods in the OzFits study

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9/10

discretionary foods contributed to 13% of total energy intake

59
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what are discretionary foods

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foods high in energy, saturated fat, salt and / or sugar

60
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what was a key finding about sodium in the Ozfit study and what could this mean for them later in life

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1/3 toddlers consumed > upper limit (1000mg/day)

this may influence preferences for salty foods into adulthood, high sodium intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

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