Toddler & Preschool NUTRITION (Shea Chart) Flashcards
Metabolism slows from infancy
Toddler 1-3yrs
May eat nothing at some meals and more at others
Toddler 1-3yrs
needs Balance intake over a week
Toddler 1-3yrs
Encourage healthy snacks, offer 3 meals and 2 snacks
Toddler 1-3yrs
Eats in a high chair or special table
Toddler 1-3yrs
Offer alternatives to processed foods
Toddler 1-3yrs
Offer wide variety of foods
Toddler 1-3yrs
Milk recommendation 24-30oz daily
Toddler 1-3yrs
1st dental visit
Toddler 1-3yrs
Do not put to bed w/juice or milk bottle
Toddler 1-3yrs
Ensure taking food and milk
Toddler 1-3yrs
Limit juice to 4-6oz
Toddler 1-3yrs
Provide choices
Toddler 1-3yrs
Use utensils
Toddler 1-3yrs
eat with others
Toddler 1-3yrs
Encourage feeding self
Toddler 1-3yrs
Balance intake over several days
Preschool 3-6yrs
Similar diet to toddler
Preschool 3-6yrs
May only eat a few foods over several days
Preschool 3-6yrs
Finicky eating
Preschool 3-6yrs
Meal-times more social
Preschool 3-6yrs
supplements if water is not fluorinated.
Preschool 3-6yrs
Involve in meal preparation and setting table
Preschool 3-6yrs
Teach healthy food choices
Preschool 3-6yrs
Encourage routine dental care
Preschool 3-6yrs
Not recommended to offer additional snacks if child does not eat meal – will become hungry and learn to eat when food is provided.
Preschool 3-6yrs
Limit juice 8-12 oz
Preschool 3-6yrs
Can begin to brush own teeth with supervision.
Preschool 3-6yrs
Use fluoride
Preschool 3-6yrs