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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Nutrition for the Preschool Child

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