School Aged Children

Question 1

Growth development

Answer 1

At 5yrs = 7cm/year

Body fat

• similar at 5 + 7, then increased BMI
• girls > boys
• adiposity rebound = increased BMI
• timing crucial marker for childhood obesity

Question 2

Food preference

Answer 2

Motivation required to try new
Prefer familiar foods rather than new ones
Innately prefer sweet, salty + energy-dense foods

Question 3

Nutritional considerations

Answer 3

Regular meal patterns
The eatwell guide - foods from all sections
UK DRVs specific for different age groups

Question 4

Nutritional considerations

SALT

Answer 4

4-6 years = 3g/d
7-10years= 5g/d
11+ years = 6g/d

Question 5

Nutritional considerations

SNACKS

Answer 5

Nutritious
Careful NMES + salt
E.g. plain yoghurt + fruit, crackers + cheese

Question 6

Current UK intake

National Diet + Nutrition Survey (NDNS)

Answer 6

Free sugars - <5% total energy, current = 13%
AOAC fibre - 20g/d, current = 14g/d
Energy - decrease but less physical activity
Macronutrients - excess due to portion sizes
Micronutrients - concern iron + calcium

Question 7

Common dietary problems

Answer 7

Inappropriate dieting
Anaemia
Learning disorder
Allergies/intolerances
Underweight
Dental caries
Physical inactivity
Obesity

Question 8

The schools health promotion + nutrition act 2007

Scotland

Answer 8

Place health promotion at heart of schools activities
Ensures foods/drinks provided meet nutritional requirements specified
Gives local authorities power to provide pupils with healthy snacks + drinks
Doesn’t stop students leaving school grounds

Question 9

Healthy eating in schools 2008

DRINKS

Answer 9

F+V juices
Skimmed/semi-skimmed milk
Plain water
Milk/yoghurt drinks
Tea + coffee

Question 10

Healthy eating in schools 2008

PACKED LUNCHES

Answer 10

School food trust

Advice for parents

Question 11

Healthy eating in schools 2008

STANDARDS FOR LUNCHES

Answer 11

F+V
Oily fish
Variety bread
Oils + spreads

Question 12

Healthy eating in schools 2008

FOODS RESTRICTED

Answer 12

Deep-fried foods
Table salt
Condiments

Question 13

Healthy eating in schools 2008

FOODS NOT ALLOWED

Answer 13

Confectionary

Savoury snacks

Question 14

Health promotion

Answer 14

Act in scotland ensures
Curriculum for excellence
Healthy eating guidelines for those with additional support needs
All meals nutritional analysis

Activities

• alotments
• cooking/tasting sessions
• classroom activities: drawing, quizzes, colouring