Nutrition for the Preschool Child
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Question 1 |
By 15 months of age, most children have developed enough fine motor skills to feed themselves without help.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 2 |
Protein is needed for growth.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 3 |
Protein in the diet is supplied by milk, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, and dry beans and peas.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 4 |
Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 5 |
Dietary calcium is primarily found in milk and milk products and to a lesser extent in leafy green vegetables.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 6 |
Iron is an important mineral you get from meat, poultry, fish, eggs, green leafy vegetables and and iron fortified cereals.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 7 |
Water is not needed to regulate body functions in small children.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 8 |
As a percentage of body weight, children have more water in their bodies than adults; therefore,
their bodies can become dehydrated more quickly than adult bodies and should be offered water several times during the day.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 9 |
As with the adult diet, limit foods high in saturated fats and cholesterol for children over the age of two.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 10 |
By allowing your preschooler to take part in meal preparation, you may help increase your child’s interest in a new or unfamiliar food.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 11 |
A meal should have at least one food that you know the child will select and eat.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 12 |
Offering a variety of colors and textures will create interest and increase the number of foods your child will accept.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 13 |
The eating environment is important, select chairs, tables, dishes and silverware suitable in structure and size for the preschooler.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 14 |
Try to schedule meals before your child becomes overly hungry, tired or irritable.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 15 |
Good eating habits that preschoolers learn from their parents can develop into lifelong patterns.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 16 |
If a food is rejected, do not make an issue of the situation as this may make your child more determined to refuse the food being offered.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 17 |
Finger foods; foods that crunch or crackle when you eat them; foods that differ in texture; foods with different flavor appeal to children’s senses.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 18 |
Children may try a new food if it is prepared to be child attractive, such as cut in animal shapes.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 19 |
A favorite or familiar food served with the new food may encourage the acceptance of different foods.
A | True |
B | False |
Question 20 |
Many times children will refuse food at mealtime, but accept them at snack time.
A | True |
B | False |
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