Pediatric Nutrition Test 2 Exam
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Toddler appetites - ✔✔Infants' easy acceptance of food often changes
when they become toddlers. Appetites that were once consistent in infants
become sporadic and selective in toddlerhood. Toddlers establish their
autonomy by asserting themselves at mealtimes. Plan foods that include a
variety of wholesome foods. A balanced diet for them includes high-iron
foods as well as fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C. Offer 3 meals and
snacks every 2-3 hours
Portion sizes for infants and toddlers - ✔✔children need about 1
tablespoon of food from each food group per year of age
The Child and Adult Care Food Program - ✔✔It is a federally funded
program that provides specific guidance regarding appropriate portion sizes
for toddlers
Food neophobia - ✔✔Refers to fear of new foods. This fear may be an
adaptive behavior that has historically protected young children from eating
poisonous substances.
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Bottle weaning - ✔✔The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
weaning children from a bottle by 12-15 months of age. This is to reduce
the risk of dental cavities and to avoid a lag in the development of
appropriate feeding skills.
Benefits of whole milk - ✔✔Should be given until 2 years of age because
it will help with adequate rate of weight gain and growth as well as support
neurological development.
Family style service - ✔✔Placing foods and beverages in serving
containers on the table. Children choose how to serve themselves and how
and what they will eat. Best practice
Anorexia nervosa - ✔✔Caused by a distortion of body image and is
characterized by the severe restriction of food intake resulting in significant
weight loss
Phases in menu planning - ✔✔1. Understand specific program
requirements
2. Write and implement menus
3. Adapt menus to support alternative or special diets
Components in CACFP - ✔✔A federal child nutrition program funded by
the Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA. It aims to increase the quality