Deck 16: Feeding Toddlers and Young Children

Question 1

Toddler behaviors typically include all the following EXCEPT:

A) ability to feed self without much adult assistance
B) sensitivity to foods' sensory qualities
C) strong food preferences
D) hearty appetite

Answer 1

hearty appetite

Question 2

Serving finger foods to a toddler does all the following EXCEPT:

A) reduces frustrations associated with using eating utensils
B) encourages self-feeding
C) increases feeding time and frustration
D) reinforces children's feelings of being in control and independence

Answer 2

increases feeding time and frustration

Question 3

"Fast food" meals generally contribute an excess of:

A) iron, calcium, and vitamin A
B) fat, salt, and calories
C) calories, iron, and salt
D) iron, salt, and vitamin A

Answer 3

fat, salt, and calories

Question 4

Toddlers need to be fed on a consistent schedule of three meals and two or three snacks each day.

Question 5

A child who develops anemia should be encouraged to consume more:

A) milk
B) meat and whole grain cereals
C) fruits and vegetables
D) cheeses and dry beans

Question 6

It is the teacher's responsibility to make a toddler eat some of each food served at mealtime.

Question 7

It is acceptable to use food as a reward for good behavior as long as it is not associated with mealtimes.

Question 8

"Fast food" meals are generally deficient in:

A) iron, calcium, and vitamin A
B) vitamins A and C, calcium, and fiber
C) calcium, sodium, and vitamin C
D) fat, sodium, and calcium

Question 9

Your toddler refuses to eat anything except peanut butter sandwiches and pasta with butter. This behavior is an example of:

A) a difficult child
B) a food jag
C) an abnormal condition for a toddler
D) attention-getting behavior

Question 10

Toddlers and preschoolers are more likely to try a new food if it is served when they are not tired or overly hungry and if it is presented along with a familiar food.

Question 11

Toddlers and preschoolers are struggling to become independent and may resist adult help even at times when it is needed and wanted.

Question 12

Toddlers who consume milk to the exclusion of foods from the other food groups are in danger of developing:

A) obesity
B) iron-deficiency anemia
C) rickets
D) headaches and dermatitis

Question 13

Children and adults must wash their hands before preparing, serving, and eating a meal or snack.

Question 14

In a toddler­teacher relationship, it is the child's responsibility to decide:

A) which of the foods offered will be eaten
B) how much food will be eaten
C) what foods will be served
D) which foods and how much of each will be eaten

Question 15

The sugars in fruits and vegetables may actually help to protect children's teeth from decay.

Question 16

All children should be tested for blood cholesterol by the time they are two years old.

Question 17

Parents can expect toddlers to:

A) be eager to try new foods
B) have a hearty appetite
C) prefer nutritious foods
D) challenge adult authority during mealtimes

Question 18

Snacks should be discouraged because they add extra calories and interfere with a child's appetite.

Question 19

One way to reduce the risk of childhood obesity is to learn to recognize children's satiety signals and to cease
feeding when they appear.

Question 20

Involving children in the preparation of a new food item is:

A) an effective way to increase food acceptance
B) time-consuming and disruptive
C) a way to complete meal preparations more quickly
D) an unproductive strategy

Question 21

An appropriate lunch-time serving of applesauce for a preschool child would be:

A) a small dab
B) 1/4 cup
C) 1/2 cup
D) 3/4 cup

Question 22

Preschoolers often show an increased interest in food and have a hearty appetite during periods of active
_____________.

Question 23

What can families and teachers do to help children learn to enjoy nutritious food and develop healthy eating habits?

Question 24

Lifetime eating patterns are often established by age .

Question 25

Review the MyPlate food guide and suggest appropriate snack foods from each food group that would be appropriate for school-aged children.

Question 26

Why is it important to include a few finger foods in toddlers' and preschoolers' meals?

Question 27

Why is it important that toddlers and young children begin to develop healthy eating behaviors now?

Question 28

Explain why a variety of fruits and vegetables should be included in children's daily diet.

Question 29

Children who have type 1 diabetes must:

A) balance food intake with insulin injections
B) eliminate all sugars from their diet
C) drink additional fluids
D) increase their physical activity

Question 30

Television advertising increases children's interest in:

A) sugary foods and fast food meals
B) milk and ice cream
C) fresh fruits and vegetables
D) whole grain crackers and baked goods

Question 31

Sugar been shown to cause hyperactive behavior.

Question 32

Describe several strategies for effectively managing children's dawdling and messiness during mealtimes.

Question 33

What nutrient­dense foods would be appropriate to serve as "desserts" in children's meals?

Question 34

Preschoolers tend to grow in spurts-first increasing in , then in .

Question 35

Children's appetites and willingness to eat are strongly influenced by the mealtime environment. Identify and briefly
discuss several features that help to create an atmosphere that encourages children to eat.

Question 36

Why is it important to maintain a predictable eating schedule for young children?

Question 37

A two-year-old has strong food likes and dislikes and often goes on
____________________.

Question 38

Toddlers can be expected to:

A) spread peanut butter on a cracker
B) cut a hot dog into small pieces
C) pick up most foods with their hands
D) eat spaghetti with a fork

Question 39

Children who have special medical conditions or developmental disabilities may be at greater risk for:

A) nutrient deficiencies
B) obesity
C) choking
D) all answers are correct