2750 Nutrition Exam 2
1. Nutrition for Stage 1: Children 1 to 3 years old:
* Consistency of mealtimes is important.
* Emotions should be controlled before eating.
* It is important to allow kids to try to feed themselves.
* Snacks are necessary.
2. Nutrition for Stage 2: Children 4 to 6 years old:
* Snacks are important.
* Foods are more accepted if they are separated. i.e., not in casseroles.
* Respect their variations in hunger and appetite levels.
* Introduce new foods often. Sometimes you may have to do this 8-10 times.
* Introduce new foods with favorite foods.
* Have backup meals on hand in case of rejection.
* Educate them about nutrient values.
* Protein and calorie needs increase.
3. Nutrition for Stage 3: Children 7 to 12 years old:
* Body is storing up for puberty. * Weight may build up due too puberty.
* Parents should not be alarmed by weight gain, as long as physical activity and
food intake is maintained.
* Rule out overeating that is related to tiredness and thirst.
, 2750 Nutrition Exam 2
* Peer influences can be huge at this time. Kids focus on the importance of having
the "right" kind of lunch.
* Provide healthy after-school snacks due to the timing of school lunches and the
lack of midmorning snacks.
4. List the two categories of community support for children:
* School food service.
* Classroom nutrition education.
5. What does the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provide?:
Lunches at varying costs, depending on family income, to all school- kids at public
and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions.
6. Describe the two types of eligibility to qualify for free or reduced price
school meals: Categorical: Based on the child's household receiving SNAP or
TANF or participating in FDPIR and free meals for the homeless, runaways, and
kids of migrant workers.
Income based: If household income is less than 185% of the federal poverty line,
the lunch is of reduced price. If the household income is less that 130% of the
federal poverty level, the lunch is free.
7. What standards are used to regulate school lunch programs?: Healthy
Hunger Free Kids Act through the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. 8. What must school lunches provide?: * An increased amount of
fruits and vegetables.
1. Nutrition for Stage 1: Children 1 to 3 years old:
* Consistency of mealtimes is important.
* Emotions should be controlled before eating.
* It is important to allow kids to try to feed themselves.
* Snacks are necessary.
2. Nutrition for Stage 2: Children 4 to 6 years old:
* Snacks are important.
* Foods are more accepted if they are separated. i.e., not in casseroles.
* Respect their variations in hunger and appetite levels.
* Introduce new foods often. Sometimes you may have to do this 8-10 times.
* Introduce new foods with favorite foods.
* Have backup meals on hand in case of rejection.
* Educate them about nutrient values.
* Protein and calorie needs increase.
3. Nutrition for Stage 3: Children 7 to 12 years old:
* Body is storing up for puberty. * Weight may build up due too puberty.
* Parents should not be alarmed by weight gain, as long as physical activity and
food intake is maintained.
* Rule out overeating that is related to tiredness and thirst.
, 2750 Nutrition Exam 2
* Peer influences can be huge at this time. Kids focus on the importance of having
the "right" kind of lunch.
* Provide healthy after-school snacks due to the timing of school lunches and the
lack of midmorning snacks.
4. List the two categories of community support for children:
* School food service.
* Classroom nutrition education.
5. What does the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provide?:
Lunches at varying costs, depending on family income, to all school- kids at public
and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions.
6. Describe the two types of eligibility to qualify for free or reduced price
school meals: Categorical: Based on the child's household receiving SNAP or
TANF or participating in FDPIR and free meals for the homeless, runaways, and
kids of migrant workers.
Income based: If household income is less than 185% of the federal poverty line,
the lunch is of reduced price. If the household income is less that 130% of the
federal poverty level, the lunch is free.
7. What standards are used to regulate school lunch programs?: Healthy
Hunger Free Kids Act through the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. 8. What must school lunches provide?: * An increased amount of
fruits and vegetables.
