School Age Flashcards
What year is a school age child
7 to 12 years old
The period between what years is characterized by a slow steady growth increased body proportions enhance mental capabilities and more motor coordination
7:00 to 12 years old
Breakfast provides how many daily nutrient allowances
1/4 to 1/3
What practice should be discouraged It is a gaming popularity amongst yours at school I will prepare balanced lunch is swapped with someone else’s cookies cake or bottle of soft drinks
Lunch swapping
What is it called when people likes sweet things they have a what
Sweet tooth
What foods is not recommended for children school age
High fat foods
foods that cause dental cavities
sugar sweetened beverages caffeinated beverages
Influences on school age food habits and intake
Psychological factors
school environment
food preferences
Tips to ensure good nutrition habits for school-age children
Always serve breakfast
Make healthy foods easily accessible serve meals at the table instead in front of the television
allow children to help with meal planning in preparation
These are the methods commonly used to ascertain the health of a school child
Medical and clinical examinations anthropometric examinations
dietary analysis