DCF Certification Test - Health, Safety & Nutrition
Exam 2026/2027 Questions And Correct Answers
Graded A+
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers breastfeed their
babies for at least
one year.
The optimal food for any infant is its own mother's milk; in fact, it is the only food
an infant need in the first _ to _ ______ of life.
in the first 4 to 6 months
Milk should be slightly
bluish in color.
Infant should be fed every
1 and a half to 3 hours
__________ containers of breast milk.
Refrigerate
,Mature milk can be kept up to _ ____ in the refrigerator and up to _ _____ in the
freezer.
Mature milk can be kept up to 8 DAYS in the refrigerator and up to 2 WEEKS in
the freezer. (first in, first out method)
To begin feeding, hold the container of milk
under warm running water for a few minutes until it is warm to the touch.
_____ heat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave;
NEVER eat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave; this destroys the
nutrients.
NEVER ____ a bottle
Never PROP a bottle.
Rooting reflex
When you touch an infant's mouth and they open it
Food guidelines established by the USDA
myplate.gov
,THE 5 FOOD GROUPS
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein foods
Dairy
Important things USDA wants you to know
Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
Make at least half of your grains whole grains
Select a variety of protein foods
Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment?
Clean work and play area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and routine
practice of a writen health policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy?
It is an effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
, How do you know if your program has a written policy?
Ask your VPK program director and it usually posted in various areas like sink,
kitchen, table
Why should policies be written?
1. To ensure parents and child care professionals are aware of procedures 2 to
make sure everyone follows same rules.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)?
Check for too much warmth or coldness.
How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)?
Check for a bad smell or a change of smell.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)?
Ask child if they taste something funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)?
Check for breathing is it easy or ragged, etc.
Exam 2026/2027 Questions And Correct Answers
Graded A+
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that mothers breastfeed their
babies for at least
one year.
The optimal food for any infant is its own mother's milk; in fact, it is the only food
an infant need in the first _ to _ ______ of life.
in the first 4 to 6 months
Milk should be slightly
bluish in color.
Infant should be fed every
1 and a half to 3 hours
__________ containers of breast milk.
Refrigerate
,Mature milk can be kept up to _ ____ in the refrigerator and up to _ _____ in the
freezer.
Mature milk can be kept up to 8 DAYS in the refrigerator and up to 2 WEEKS in
the freezer. (first in, first out method)
To begin feeding, hold the container of milk
under warm running water for a few minutes until it is warm to the touch.
_____ heat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave;
NEVER eat breast milk on the stove or in the microwave; this destroys the
nutrients.
NEVER ____ a bottle
Never PROP a bottle.
Rooting reflex
When you touch an infant's mouth and they open it
Food guidelines established by the USDA
myplate.gov
,THE 5 FOOD GROUPS
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein foods
Dairy
Important things USDA wants you to know
Make half of your plate fruits and vegetables
Make at least half of your grains whole grains
Select a variety of protein foods
Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk
What are the qualities of a Healthy Environment?
Clean work and play area, proper hygiene practices, implementation and routine
practice of a writen health policy.
Why establish and follow a written health policy?
It is an effective way of maintaining a safe and healthy child care program.
, How do you know if your program has a written policy?
Ask your VPK program director and it usually posted in various areas like sink,
kitchen, table
Why should policies be written?
1. To ensure parents and child care professionals are aware of procedures 2 to
make sure everyone follows same rules.
How is each sense used to observe a child (touch)?
Check for too much warmth or coldness.
How is each sense used to observe a child (smell)?
Check for a bad smell or a change of smell.
How is each sense used to observe a child (taste)?
Ask child if they taste something funny
How is each sense used to observe a child (sound)?
Check for breathing is it easy or ragged, etc.
