Deck 16: Feeding Toddlers and Young Children

Question 1

Fast food meals are typically 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

Answer 1

vitamins A and C, calcium, and fiber

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True

Question 3

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

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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 5

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

Question 6

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 control and independence

Question 7

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

Question 8

All children should be tested for blood cholesterol by the time they are 2 years old.

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

Question 15

In a toddler-teacher 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 16

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 17

One way to reduce the risk of childhood obesity is learning to recognize children's satiety signals and to cease feeding them at that point.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 20

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

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

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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

Question 25

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

Question 26

School-age children's food preferences are becoming highly influenced by ________________.

Question 27

In what ways can adults help children learn to enjoy nutritious food and establish healthy eating habits?

Question 28

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 29

Sugar __________ __________ been shown to cause hyperactive behavior.

Question 30

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

Question 31

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

Question 32

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 33

Researchers have shown that 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 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 36

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

Lifetime eating patterns are often established by age __________.

Question 39

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