Early Years Nutrition
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Early Years Nutrition explores the fundamental principles of nutrition for infants and young children, typically from birth to five years old. Students will examine the impact of early dietary choices on growth, development, and long-term health outcomes. The course covers nutrient requirements, breastfeeding and formula feeding, weaning and complementary feeding, and the prevention of common nutritional deficiencies and childhood obesity. It also addresses social, cultural, and economic factors influencing food choices, as well as strategies for promoting healthy eating habits within families and early years settings. This course prepares students to assess, plan, and implement nutrition interventions tailored to early childhood needs.
Recommended Textbook Health Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child 9th Edition by Lynn R Marotz
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Chapter 1: Childrens Well-Being: What It Is and How
to
Achieve It
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Q1) Two-year-olds can be expected to play cooperatively with one another. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Repeated failure and frustration can lead to a sense of poor .
Answer: self-esteem self esteem
Q3) What purpose(s) does the "Healthy People 2020 initiative serve?
Answer: The Healthy People initiative establishes goals and recommendations for promoting health and disease prevention and improving the quality of health in the United States.
Q4) The concept of preventive health implies that individuals must take responsibility for their personal
Answer: well-being well being
Q5) The
program promotes children's preventive health through the collaborative efforts of families and school personnel.
Answer: Coordinated School Health
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Chapter 2: Daily Health Observations
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Q1) The results of daily health assessments should be:
A) summarized at the end of each week
B) recorded as anecdotal notes following each assessment or observation
C) noted by placing a check mark next to the child's name
D) disregarded unless there has been a significant change in a child's behavior or wellÂbeing
Answer: B
Q2) The term refers to an illness or health condition that is frequent, lengthy, or permanent in nature.
Answer: chronic
Q3) Teachers should not have to concern themselves with children's health problems. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) are often the first to sense that something may be wrong with their child. Answer: Families
Q5) Special instruments and techniques are used to conduct daily health checks. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Assessing Childrens Health
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Q1) Why is early diagnosis of hearing problems so important in young children?
Answer: Early speech and language development is dependent on children's ability to hear. The earlier impairments are diagnosed, the sooner intervention can be started.
Q2) Routine vision screening of children less than four years of age is costly and does not yield accurate results.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) A child who fails an initial vision screening should be retested before a referral is made.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Referrals should be based on:
A) screening test results
B) teacher observations
C) parent concerns
D) all answers are correct
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Caring for Children With Special Medical Conditions
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Q1) An plan would be written for a toddler who is eligible to receive Part C intervention services to address his health and developmental delays.
Q2) Leukemia is the most common form of childhood cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Sudden stiffness followed by a loss of consciousness and generalized convulsive movements are characteristic signs of a(n):
A) absence seizure
B) Jacksonian seizure
C) partial seizure
D) tonic-clonic seizure
Q4) Children who have seizures are likely to develop brain damage and behavior disorders.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to .
Q6) A food intolerance is the same as a food allergy.
A)True B)False
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Chapter 5: The Infectious Process and Environmental Control
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Q1) Surfaces that have been contaminated with blood or feces can be adequately cleaned with soap and water.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A child is most contagious during the:
A) incubation stage
B) incubation and prodromal stages
C) acute and convalescent stages
D) acute stage
Q3) What steps should be followed when administering medications to young children?
Q4) Why don't all children who are exposed to a particular infectious illness become sick?
Q5) At what age should infants begin to receive their first series of immunizations?
A) 2 months
B) 4 months
C) 8 months
D) 12 months
Q7) Bleach solutions must be mixed to maintain their disinfecting strength. Page 7
Q6) Bacteria, parasites, and viruses are examples of that are capable of causing an infectious illness.
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Chapter 6: Childhood Illness: Identification and Management
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Q1) A child who is experiencing an acute earache may exhibit all the following signs EXCEPT:
A) decreased urination
B) fever
C) redness of the outer ear
D) refusal to eat
Q2) Children in group settings can become infected with impetigo from:
A) playing with toys that have been touched by another child who has impetigo
B) pets
C) coughing, sneezing, or spitting on one another
D) none of these answers is correct
Q3) A characteristic sign that can be useful for identifying chicken pox is:
A) a sore throat
B) a fine, flat rash that covers the body
C) individual bumps with a clear blister on top
D) flushed cheeks
Q4) How can a teacher determine whether or not a child's stomachache is serious?
Q5) Infants who develop Fifth disease need to be excluded from group settings.
Q6) A serious complication of hemophilus influenza in young children is .
Q7) Lyme disease is a infection caused by the bite of a diseased deer tick. Page 9
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Chapter 7: Creating High-Quality Environments
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Q1) Early childhood professionals must continue their effort to educate families about how to recognize early childhood and after-school programs.
Q2) Licensing regulations are considered to:
A) be unnecessary
B) reflect minimal requirements
C) represent ideal standards
D) serve as guidelines that are not strictly enforced
Q3) Swings and trampolines:
A) are ideal because they encourage vigorous physical activity
B) pose a significant safety risk and should not be included on group setting play yards
C) should only be purchased if constructed of non-toxic materials
D) enhance the "fun" aspect of play yards
Q4) Newly constructed early childhood and school facilities must comply with standards established by the
Q5) Outdoor play equipment should be inspected for broken or loose parts.
Q6) What characteristics identify a high-quality teacher?
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Chapter 8: Safety Management
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Q1) What risk factors increase the probability of an unintentional injury occurring in a group or school setting?
Q2) Although children may be taught safety rules, adults must continue to their play.
Q3) Advanced planning implies that teachers be prepared for the .
Q4) Playground equipment on which children are most commonly injured include , ____________________ ____________________ and ____________________.
Q5) The type and amount of teacher depends on the nature of the activity and number of children participating.
Q6) Teachers should examine job descriptions carefully and be sure they have the required qualifications before accepting a position. A)True B)False
Q7) What special measures and precautions must be addressed before a teacher takes children on a field trip?
Q8) A well-planned lesson on street-crossing safety is an example of incidental learning. A)True B)False
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Chapter 9: Management of Injuries and Acute Illness
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Q1) Children who develop shortness of breath following a bee sting may be experiencing an allergic reaction.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Individuals who administer emergency care to injured persons are protected from liability by the Good Samaritan laws.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A bite from an infected tick can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Disposable gloves should be worn whenever administering first aid to a bleeding wound.
A)True
B)False
Q5) In CPR, a rescue breath should last approximately:
A) one second
B) one minute
C) five seconds
D) until the victim begins breathing
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Chapter 10: Maltreatment of Children: Abuse and Neglect
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Q1) Children are most frequently abused by:
A) strangers
B) an alcoholic relative or babysitter
C) someone they know
D) an older child or sibling
Q2) Daily health checks enable teachers to spot signs of abuse, such as bruising, burns, or scrapes.
Q3) When parents are accused of child abuse, they often defend their actions on the basis of:
A) hatred toward the child
B) desire to cause intentional harm
C) an attempt to discipline the child
D) lack of financial resources
Q4) Shaken baby syndrome:
A) involves a failure to provide for the baby's physical needs
B) describes a baby who shakes and screams when he becomes angry
C) is a condition experienced by babies who must be rocked and bounced before they can calm themselves
D) is a form of child abuse caused by vigorous shaking and violent tossing of an infant into the air
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Chapter 11: Planning for Childrens Health and Safety
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Q1) Why are the early years an ideal time to provide children with health and safety education?
Q2) Describe four ways teachers can creatively involve families in a classroom unit on oral health.
Q3) Many of today's health problems are:
A) not preventable
B) the result of poor health habits and practices
C) caused by life-threatening communicable illnesses
D) evolving and unpredictable
Q4) Dramatic play, field trips, and cooking experiences are effective instructional methods to use with young children because they ___________________ learning.
Q5) Field trips can be an effective instructional method because children are involved in the learning experience.
A)True
B)False
Q6) Describe three instructional methods that actively involve children in learning experiences.
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Q7) Behavioral changes that involve attitudes, habits, and values are often difficult to .
Chapter 12: Nutrition Guidelines
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Q1) Fruits and vegetables are the major sources of the vitamins and .
Q2) The omission of fruits and vegetables from a child's diet seriously reduces the availability of all the following nutrients EXCEPT:
A) fiber
B) high-quality protein
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin A
Q3) Whole grains are the only food group that supplies dietary fiber.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The nutritional guideline that includes the most individualized nutrient information in terms of age/gender grouping is(are):
A) MyPlate
B) DRIs
C) Percent of Daily Values
D) Healthy People 2020
Q5) Milk or milk products should be consumed daily to ensure that the mineral is obtained in the amount needed.
Q6) Complex carbohydrates are a nutrient strength of the food group.
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Chapter 13: Nutrients That Provide Energy Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins
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Q1) Calorie-wise, swimming for 20 minutes would justify eating a large candy bar or ice cream cone.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Cholesterol is found only in -source foods.
Q3) What benefits does the lactose in breast milk and formula offer for the young infant?
Q4) Nutrients vary in their energy value; the per gram caloric value for carbohydrates and proteins is ____________________ and for fat is ____________________.
Q5) Foods that would contribute the most dietary cholesterol include:
A) breads, cereals, and vegetable oils
B) dried beans and starchy vegetables
C) poultry, cheese, and milk
D) fresh fruits and breads
Q6) Cellulose does not qualify as a nutrient but deserves to be given serious consideration in planning a healthy diet.
A)True
B)False
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Q7) Why is it important not to restrict fat in an infant's or toddler's diet?
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Chapter 14: Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate
Body Functions Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
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Q1) Briefly explain how a child can obtain adequate dietary protein if they don't include any meat in their meals.
Q2) Name two factors that would maximize the absorption of both iron and calcium and two factors that would decrease absorption of these two minerals.
Q3) Fruit juice is an acceptable substitute for meeting a child's water need.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Fluoride affects tooth development in all the following ways EXCEPT:
A) it improves resistance to decay
B) it causes brown staining if consumed in high doses
C) it increases the strength of tooth enamel
D) it slows calcium absorption
Q5) is a mineral that is essential for strong tooth enamel formation and resistance to decay.
Q6) Vitamin C promotes bone and tooth formation by improving collagen development and calcium absorption.
A)True
B)False
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Q7) Incomplete proteins are generally -source foods.
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Chapter 15: Feeding Infants
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Q1) Infants should not be fed meat or meat alternatives before the age of because their kidneys cannot handle the extra nitrogen waste until then.
A) 3 to 4 months
B) 4 to 6 months
C) 8 to 9 months
D) 12 months
Q2) Describe several health and developmental problems that low-birth weight infants are more likely to experience.
Q3) Honey or foods containing honey should not be fed to infants because they:
A) are difficult to digest
B) provide too many empty calories
C) may contain botulism spores
D) can cause diarrhea
Q4) Describe why it is so important to mix infant formulas precisely according to the instructions.
Q5) Infants are able to sit alone with little support by four months of age.
A)True
B)False
Q6) List three reasons why a mother may choose not to breast-feed.
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Chapter 16: Feeding Toddlers and Young Children
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Q1) "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
Q2) Children and adults must wash their hands before preparing, serving, and eating a meal or snack.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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
Q4) Toddlers and preschoolers are struggling to become independent and may resist adult help even at times when it is needed and wanted.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What nutrientÂdense foods would be appropriate to serve as "desserts" in children's meals?
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Chapter 17: Planning and Serving Nutritious and Economical Meals
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Q1) A meal that consists of a corn tortilla, scrambled eggs, yellow squash, and cantaloupe is lacking in appeal.
Q2) Cantaloupe, strawberries, and fresh tomatoes would boost the in a meal plan.
A) vitamin A
B) protein
C) riboflavin
D) vitamin C
Q3) In order to meet CACFP requirements for lunch:
A) milk must be served as a beverage
B) 100% fruit juices can be substituted for milk
C) water is considered an acceptable replacement for milk
D) fruit drinks are okay for children to have once in a while
Q4) Portion control is an important advantage of the service method used for serving food to young children.
Q5) Serving pumpkin bread, sweet potato fries, and broccoli will improve a child's vitamin C intake.
A)True
B)False
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Q6) Which four nutrients are considered to be deficient in many children's diets?
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Chapter 18: Food Safety
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Q1) In early childhood programs, any hot foods remaining in serving bowls at the end of a meal should be:
A) chilled, refrigerated, and used at another meal
B) reheated, cooled, and frozen for re-use
C) discarded
D) heated in a microwave oven before using again
Q2) Sanitizing countertops eliminates all pathogens.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Washing fruits and vegetables that will be peeled is:
A) unnecessary
B) not important unless the fruits and vegetables have been sprayed with pesticides
C) only necessary if the foods will be eaten raw
D) always an important practice to follow
Q4) Bacteria, such as salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter are destroyed by .
Q5) List several foods that can be kept in non-refrigerated storage and used to prepare simple meals and snacks on a day when the cook is ill.
Q6) The provides a seven-step guide for preventing food-borne illness.
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Chapter 19: Nutrition Education: Rationale, Concepts, and Lessons
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Q1) Nutrition projects can be used to promote children's learning in other developmental areas, including:
A) language
B) sensorimotor
C) social and emotional
D) all of the choices are correct
Q2) Which of the following activities would be most effective for reinforcing the importance of eating a variety of foods each day?
A) setting up a grocery store with food props for dramatic play
B) having children sort food pictures into their correct food groups
C) holding a "new" fruit sampling party at snack time
D) having children draw pictures of healthy foods
Q3) Discuss why pasta necklaces or finger painting with chocolate pudding are not appropriate nutrition education activities.
Q4) Television plays a limited role in shaping young children's food preferences and eating behaviors.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) Why should children be taught to eat a variety of foods every day?
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