Nutrition and Wellness for Children
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This course explores the principles of nutrition and their application to the health and wellness of children from infancy through adolescence. It covers the fundamental nutrients required for growth and development, the role of diet in disease prevention, and addresses common nutritional challenges faced by children. Students will learn to assess nutritional needs, develop age-appropriate meal plans, and understand the influence of family, culture, and community on children's dietary habits. The course also emphasizes strategies to promote lifelong healthy eating habits and examines current issues such as childhood obesity and food insecurity.
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) A child who suffers from depression may be indecisive, exhibit uncontrollable anger and/or have difficulty sleeping.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Why should vigorous physical activity be a regular part of children's daily routine?
Answer: It contributes to improved health, happiness, and learning, and reduces the risk of obesity and behavior problems.
Q3) Children's socialemotional competence can have a direct effect on their state of physical wellbeing.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) A person's health is determined by a combination of and environmental factors. Answer: heredity
hereditary genetic
Q5) Repeated failure and frustration can lead to a sense of poor .
Answer: self-esteem self esteem
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Chapter 2: Daily Health Observations
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Q1) Daily health observations:
A) are a costly investment in terms of teachers' time and effort
B) yield only limited information about a child's health
C) require teachers to have extensive training
D) provide valuable information about a child's wellbeing
Answer: D
Q2) A teacher's ability to conduct daily health checks and to identify problems improves with experience.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Teachers are qualified to diagnose children's health conditions.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q4) Caution must be exercised when assessing children's growth and development because there is a wide range of ____________________ behavior.
Answer: normal, typical
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Chapter 3: Assessing Childrens Health
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Q1) What treatments are commonly used to correct amblyopia?
Answer: Conventional treatments include patching of the weaker eye and prescribed eye exercises. Additional treatments may include corrective glasses, the use of special eye drops, and surgery.
Q2) Knowing something about a child's cultural background and family practices is essential when making a referral.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Some children acquire unusual speech patterns and mispronunciations through of speech heard in their homes.
Answer: imitation
Q4) The body mass index (BMI) measures:
A) hip-to-waist proportion
B) calories burned to maintain involuntary body functions
C) a child's height potential
D) height-to-weight ratio
Answer: D
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Chapter 4: Caring for Children With Special Medical Conditions
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Q1) What factors place some children at greater risk for developing anemia, and what signs is a teacher likely to observe if a child does have this condition?
Q2) The cause of most seizure disorders is usually .
Q3) An absence (petit mal) seizure is characterized by:
A) a complete loss of consciousness
B) momentary interruption of attention and activity
C) generalized convulsive movements
D) periods of inappropriate behavior
Q4) Lead poisoning can cause behavior and learning problems in children.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Insulin is essential for the conversion and storage of and consumed in the diet.
Q6) Children whose parents smoke are at higher risk for developing allergies, asthma and cancer.
A)True
B)False
Q7) The elimination of lead-based since 1978 has significantly reduced the incidence of lead poisoning.
Q8) A high fever is usually responsible for triggering seizures in infants. Page 6
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Chapter 5: The Infectious Process and Environmental Control
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Q1) Any child who is exposed to a pathogen will develop that particular communicable illness.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Teachers who are ill should:
A) stay home whenever they are feeling "under the weather"
B) follow the same exclusion guidelines set for children
C) ignore minor illnesses and come to work
D) not come to work if they have been exposed to communicable illness; they should wait to see if symptoms develop
Q3) Exclusion policies:
A) prevent illness and infection from occurring
B) need only to be enforced when there is threat of serious disease
C) protect teachers against potential charges of negligence
D) serve as guidelines for deciding when a child is too ill to attend group care
Q4) Schools should not accept responsibility for administering any medication to young children.
A)True
B)False
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Q5) What steps should be followed when administering medications to young children?
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Chapter 6: Childhood Illness: Identification and Management
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Q1) 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
Q2) What is otitis media?
Q3) Children infected with head lice should have their hair treated with kerosene.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The incidence of chicken pox, colds, hepatitis, and impetigo can be reduced by practicing thorough hand washing.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The incubation period for the common cold is approximately to ____________________ hours.
Q6) What three basic elements are necessary for a communicable illness to survive and continue to spread?
Q7) Infants who are - fed experience a higher incidence of ear infection.
Q8) How can a teacher determine whether or not a child's stomachache is serious? Page 9
Q9) Briefly discuss why it is important to seek medical attention for a sore throat.
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Chapter 7: Creating High-Quality Environments
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Q1) An appropriate seat restraint for a four-year-old, who weighs 42 pounds and is 48 inches tall, would be a shoulder harness and a ____________________
Q2) Outdoor play spaces should be enclosed by a fence that is a minimum of 6-8 feet high.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In general, families know how to identify high-quality early childhood or after-school programs.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
Q5) Participation in training enables early childhood teachers to acquire new knowledge and skills and continue to grow professionally.
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Chapter 8: Safety Management
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Q1) Teachers should examine job descriptions carefully and be sure they have the required qualifications before accepting a position.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Age warnings provided by manufacturers on children's toys:
A) are accurate
B) do not reflect individual differences in children's abilities
C) inform adults about which toys are safe choices for children
D) are designed to improve toy sales
Q3) Toys that pose a choking hazard for children under age three include:
A) teething rings
B) stuffed cloth animals
C) balloons
D) nesting cups
Q4) All of the following safety features must be considered when purchasing an infant crib except:
A) slats that are no more than 4 inches apart
B) a mattress that fits snugly against the crib sides
C) the ease of lowering the crib sides
D) no missing or cracked slats
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Chapter 9: Management of Injuries and Acute Illness
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Q1) A child receives frostbite on the tips of several fingers. Your immediate action would be to:
A) rewarm the child's fingers quickly by immersing them in hot water
B) apply an ice pack to decrease pain and swelling
C) rub the fingers briskly to restore circulation
D) bring the child indoors and let the fingers gradually rewarm themselves
Q2) An EpiPen is used to treat a child who is having a severe ____________________ ____________________ .
Q3) A child who experiences a blow to the head may exhibit all of the following signs except:
A) unequal pupil size
B) unusual breath odor
C) forceful vomiting
D) slurred speech
Q4) Initial treatment of a sprained ankle would include and applying an ____________________ ____________________ to the area.
Q5) You can expect the skin of a child who is in shock to be and .
Q6) The primary objective of emergency care is to save lives.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Maltreatment of Children: Abuse and Neglect
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Q1) Withholding food, failure to keep a child reasonably clean, and leaving a three-year-old home alone are examples of:
A) physical neglect
B) verbal abuse
C) emotional neglect
D) physical abuse
Q2) Allowing children to repeatedly skip school can result in the prosecution of parents for
Q3) Adults who serve alcohol to underage children may be prosecuted for:
A) physical abuse
B) physical neglect
C) emotional abuse
D) emotional neglect
Q4) In most cases, abusive adults do not set out to harm their children.
Q5) The , size, color, and severity of physical injuries should be carefully documented.
Q6) It is the family's right to discipline their children as they see fit.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Planning for Childrens Health and Safety
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Q1) Role-modeling would not be an effective technique for reinforcing hand washing skills with young children.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Dramatic play, field trips, and cooking experiences are effective instructional methods to use with young children because they ___________________ learning.
Q3) Field trips can be an effective instructional method because children are involved in the learning experience.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Instructional techniques that hold children's are more likely to be engaging and to strengthen learning.
Q5) Written activity plans help teachers prepare, , and evaluate children's learning experiences.
Q6) Emphasizing the aspects of a concept, rather than "good/bad" or "do/don't" contrasts, is less confusing for young children and improves learning.
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Chapter 12: Nutrition Guidelines
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Q1) Milk is a rich source of dietary calcium and iron.
A)True
B)False
Q2) DRIs are reported by specific ages and gender.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Fats and carbohydrates each yield nine calories per gram.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Potential food allergens, such as eggs, nuts, milk, wheat and shellfish must be listed on product
Q5) The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend all the following lifestyle behaviors EXCEPT:
A) eliminating carbohydrates from one's diet
B) implementing practices to reduce food-borne illnesses
C) consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables daily
D) aiming for a healthy weight
Q6) All commercially-prepared cereals and breads are now fortified with to decrease the incidence of spina bifida in infants.
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Chapter 13: Nutrients That Provide Energy Carbohydrates, Fats,
and Proteins
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Q1) ____________________ is the least sweet sugar, and ____________________ is the sweetest of all sugars.
Q2) Why is it important not to restrict fat in an infant's or toddler's diet?
Q3) Plant-source oils that have been converted to a solid or semisolid form are called fats.
Q4) Individuals are encouraged to limit their intake of animal-source foods because they tend to be high in fats and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Q5) The amount of energy in a food is called:
A) thermic energy
B) fat
C) calories
D) gylcerol
Q6) The food combination that contains the most fat is:
A) butter, milk, and olive oil
B) bread, vegetables, and meat
C) meat, milk, and eggs
D) bread, vegetables, milk, and cheese
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Q7) Why should a child younger than two-years not be given skim milk?
Q8) Basal metabolic energy needs are determined by activities.
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Chapter 14: Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate
Body Functions Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
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Q1) Fruit juice is an acceptable substitute for meeting a child's water need.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Vitamins that can cause toxicity if ingested in excessive amounts are:
A) vitamins A, C, and D
B) vitamin C, thiamin, and riboflavin
C) vitamins A, D, and B6
D) niacin, folacin, and biotin
Q3) Bread, black beans, and peanut butter are examples of proteins.
Q4) Vitamins influence the way in which minerals and protein are used in the body.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following combinations is an example of a complementary protein?
A) cheese pizza
B) tuna salad sandwich
C) bagel with jelly
D) hotdog on a bun
Q6) proteins are present in meats, including fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
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Q7) Healthy neuromuscular function requires the presence of vitamins B and .
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Chapter 15: Feeding Infants
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Q1) An infant's high nutrient needs are the result of:
A) rapid growth
B) physical activity
C) frequent illness
D) genetics
Q2) Infants are able to sit alone with little support by four months of age.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A three-month-old infant's diet should consist of:
A) plenty of fruits and vegetables
B) only cereals
C) meats, vegetables, and milk
D) breast milk or formula only
Q4) It is recommended that the introduction of semisolid foods be delayed for infants whose parents or siblings are known to have food ____________________.
Q5) Infants' teeth usually begin to erupt around months of age.
A) 3-4
B) 6-7
C) 8-9
D) 10-12
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Chapter 16: Feeding Toddlers and Young Children
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Q1) Preschoolers tend to grow in spurts-first increasing in , then in .
Q2) 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
Q3) A two-year-old has strong food likes and dislikes and often goes on
Q4) 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.
A)True
B)False
Q5) "Fast food" meals are generally 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
Q6) Why is it important that toddlers and young children begin to develop healthy eating behaviors now?
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Chapter 17: Planning and Serving Nutritious and Economical Meals
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Q1) recipes enable food service personnel to purchase correct amounts of food and minimize waste.
Q2) Food service expenses account for a significant portion of a program's budget. Describe steps the menuplanner can take to control costs without compromising the nutrient quality of children's meals.
Q3) List five sensory qualities that should be addressed to make meals more appealing.
Q4) Foods that would correct a menu lacking in vitamin C are:
A) broccoli, green peppers
B) carrots, apricots, cabbage
C) whole wheat crackers, peanut butter
D) milk, chocolate pudding
Q5) The term refers to the process of ordering and purchasing foods.
Q6) An appropriate serving of baked fish for a seven-year-old would be:
A) 1 ounce
B) 1 1/2 ounces
C) 2-2 1/2 ounces
D) 1/2 pound
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Q7) Why is it important to post the current week's menu where it can be read by staff and families?
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Chapter 18: Food Safety
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Q1) The FDA has approved the use of as an acceptable means of destroying diseaseproducing bacteria in some foods.
Q2) The provides a seven-step guide for preventing food-borne illness.
Q3) Pesticides, dirt, and cleaning chemicals are examples of biological food hazards.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Bacteria, such as salmonella, E. coli, and campylobacter are destroyed by .
Q5) Hands should be carefully washed:
A) after using the bathroom
B) before touching foods
C) between handling different foods
D) all answers are correct
Q6) Illnessproducing bacteria grow best at temperatures between °F to °F.
Q7) The symptoms of salmonella are most likely to appear about following the ingestion of an infected food.
A) 1-3 hours
B) 6-8 hours
C) 12-48 hours
D) 4-5 days
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Chapter 19: Nutrition Education: Rationale, Concepts, and Lessons
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Q1) Describe the four basic nutrition education concepts that should guide the development of children's learning experiences.
Q2) The major responsibility for planning and executing a nutrition education program belongs to the:
A) family
B) cook
C) teacher
D) director
Q3) Families should be discouraged from having lunch with their children at school because this will distract children from eating well.
A)True
B)False
Q4) 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
Q5) Why should children be taught to eat a variety of foods every day?
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