Nutrition in childhood

Question 1

childhood age

Answer 1

1-12 y/o

Question 2

TODDLERS: 1 to 3 years old

Answer 2

The 1-2 year old child
requires whole cow’s milk to
provide adequate fat for the
still- growing brain

If there is a negative family
history for allergies
introduced while monitoring
the child for reactions.

s prefer finger foods

Question 3

CONCERN/RISKS

TODDLERS: 1 to 3 years old

Answer 3

Iron deficiency anemia is
the most common nutritional
deficiency disorder in
children

Vitamin D Deficiency

Question 4

RESCHOOLERS: 3 to 6 years old

Answer 4

dislike strong-tasting
vegetables

Food jags

Question 5

RESCHOOLERS: 3 to 6 years old

CONCERN/RISKS

Answer 5

Overfeeding:
ron deficiency anemia –
Lead poisoning

Question 6

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: 6-12 years old

NUTRITION ALLOWANCE
(daily)

Calories
Protein

Minerals)(

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iodine

Answer 6

Calories
● 7 - 9yrs : 80 – 90
kcal
● 10-12 yrs : 70 – 80
kcal
Protein
● 7-9 yrs : approx.
37g
● 10-12 yrs: 43-48 g
Vitamins and
Minerals
Vitamin C
● 7-9 yrs : 35 mg
● 10-12 yrs: 45 mg
Calcium
● 500mg to 1,000
mg
Iodine
● 120 mcg for
children 7-10 years

Question 7

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: 6-12 years old

NUTRITION GUIDELINES

Answer 7

Children need to learn to
eat snacks only when
hungry, not when bored or
inactive

Question 8

CONCERN/RISKS

SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: 6-12 years old

Answer 8

Skipping breakfast

Overweight/obesity

Never use food as
a reward or
punishment