Toddlers And Children

Question 1

Why do they need protein?

Answer 1

Because this is a period of rapid growth and it’s vital that children get protein to insure the body tissues grow and repair properly

Question 2

Why do they need calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D

Answer 2

For their bone and teeth development

Question 3

Why do they need to have carbohydrates?

Answer 3

Because children are usually very active they need carbohydrate to give them energy

Question 4

Why do they need iron and Vitamin C?

Answer 4

To create red blood cells so that oxygen is transported around the body, therefore preventing tiredness

Question 5

Why is constipation an issue for children

Answer 5

This can be due to the lack of fibre and fruit and vegetables in some children’s diets

Question 6

Give 4 tips to create good eating habits for children

Answer 6

• Keep food colourful and attractive
• keep portions small and easy to swallow
• include a variety of flavours and textures
• encourage the meals to be eaten at the dinner table to enhance social skills