Question 1

A parent's insistence that her child eat only vegetarian meals can create a conflict that requires imagination to resolve.

Accepted Answer

This is true because if the child wants to eat non-vegetarian meals or if there are social situations where vegetarian options are not available, it can create a conflict that needs to be resolved creatively.

Question 2

Food is such a small part of a center's operating expenses that monitoring its cost is not worth the effort.&#10;Select the best answer.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. While food may not be the largest operating expense for a center, it can still have a significant impact on the overall budget. Monitoring the cost of food is important for maintaining financial sustainability and ensuring that resources are being used efficiently.

Question 3

At meal times,an adult should sit and eat with each group of children in order to:&#10;A)meet socialization goals.&#10;B)keep the children from acting up.&#10;C)report to parents what they ate.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Sitting and eating with each group of children allows adults to model appropriate table manners and conversation skills, which supports children's socialization goals. This also presents an opportunity for adults to engage with children, respond to any concerns or questions they may have, and build relationships with them. While sitting with children at meal times may help keep them from acting up, this should not be the sole focus. Reporting to parents what the children ate is important, but this can be communicated through other methods such as daily logs or memos.

Question 4

Mandatory minimum standards for the nutritional content of meals in a childcare facility have been set by:&#10;A)NAEYC.&#10;B)each state legislature.&#10;C)each county board of commissioners.&#10;D)USDA.

Accepted Answer

The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has set mandatory minimum standards for the nutritional content of meals in a childcare facility through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The program provides funding to childcare providers who comply with the nutritional standards, which include specific requirements for meals and snacks served to children in care. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 5

Sometimes children are allergic to specific foods,such as peanuts.If a parent says that her daughter has a food allergy,you should:&#10;A)tell the parent that he or she will have to bring food for the child.&#10;B)make sure that the item in question never appears on the menu.&#10;C)tell the parent that you can't prepare special foods for every child.&#10;D)ask for physician's statement confirming the allergy and then post a note alerting the staff not to serve that food to the child.

Accepted Answer

Asking for a physician's statement to confirm the food allergy ensures that the allergy is legitimate and not just a preference. Posting a note to alert the staff not to serve the specific food item to the child helps to prevent accidental exposure and potential allergic reactions. It is important to take food allergies seriously and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of the child.

Question 6

Menus that have a predictable 15- to 20-day sequence of foods that are offered over and over are known as:&#10;A)boring menus.&#10;B)vegetarian menus.&#10;C)cycle menus.&#10;D)South Beach menus.

Accepted Answer

These menus are known as cycle menus, as they repeat the same sequence of foods every 15 to 20 days. This approach can be beneficial for larger institutions with high-volume production because it allows for efficient planning, ordering, and preparation of foods. However, it may become monotonous for individuals who eat at the facility regularly.

Question 7

If a child does not want to eat the food put before her at your center,you should:&#10;A)tell her that she cannot play with the others until she finishes her meal.&#10;B)offer her a special treat if she does eat the meal.&#10;C)threaten to tell her parents.&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Forcing a child to eat their meal can create negative associations with food and may lead to eating disorders later in life. It is important to respect a child's autonomy and allow them to make choices about what they want to eat. It is also important to provide a variety of healthy food options and to encourage children to try new foods in a positive and supportive environment. Punishing or rewarding a child for eating can also create unhealthy associations with food and should be avoided.

Question 8

When it comes to decisions about what children should eat,advertising and peer pressure are much less potent forces than the guidance of parents.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that advertising, especially for unhealthy foods, and peer pressure significantly influence children's eating habits, often overpowering parental guidance.

Question 9

Before deciding on kitchen and other food service equipment,you should always know what might be required by your state's licensing regulations.

Accepted Answer

It is important to understand the regulations and requirements set by your state's licensing board when it comes to kitchen and food service equipment in order to ensure compliance and avoid any legal or safety issues.

Question 10

In Reggio Emilia,the practice with meals is to:&#10;A)send the children home for lunch.&#10;B)eat at tables,with the children in charge of table settings and seating arrangements.&#10;C)have the children bring sack lunches from home.&#10;D)have the children serve themselves cafeteria-style.

Accepted Answer

The Reggio Emilia approach encourages children to take an active role in their learning and daily routines, including meals. Eating at tables with children in charge of table settings and seating arrangements promotes independence, social interaction, and responsibility.

Question 11

It is important to consider a family's cultural background when dealing with food-related issues.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

When feeding an infant,the baby should be held to promote one-on-one contact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When feeding an infant,the baby should be...

Question 13

The parents of one of the children at your center insist that they do not want their child to eat the center's food.Instead,they send food with the child.Unfortunately,the meals that they send consistently fail to meet the nutritional guidelines that you have to follow.What is the best thing for you to try first?

A)Ignore the situation: if they send inadequate food,it's their problem.
B)Report the family for suspected neglect.
C)Discuss the problem with the parents.
D)Secretly give the child extra food.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The parents of one of the children...

Question 14

What is a primary reason for assigning a primary caregiver to each infant or toddler in care?&#10;A)Babies get nervous when they're around a lot of people.&#10;B)Babies need extended contact with the same caregiver.&#10;C)Babies can get sick if too many people handle them.&#10;D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a primary reason for assigning...

Question 15

When they begin kindergarten,children who have been in childcare are much more likely to be obese than children who have not been in child care.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 11: Managing Food Service