Child Development Stages
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What influences children's dietary preferences and behaviors at home?

  • Media and advertising
  • Family environment (correct)
  • Peer influence
  • School environment

    • What can impact children's food choices and eating habits during school lunchtimes?

  • Parental influence
  • Media and advertising
  • Peer influence (correct)
  • Family environment

    • What can influence children's preferences and consumption patterns?

  • Nutritional knowledge
  • School environment
  • Family environment
  • Media and advertising (correct)

    • What can affect what children eat during the school day?

    <p>School environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences children's dietary choices?

    <p>Cultural and societal norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can impact appetite and dietary needs?

    <p>Physical activity levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can shape children's dietary habits and attitudes toward food?

    <p>Parental influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do children's eating patterns and food preferences become established?

    <p>6-12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vital component of a nation's present and future?

    <p>Children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many stages of life development are usually identified by developmentalists?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age range for a school age child?

    <p>6-12 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated global population of children aged 6-12 years as of January 2022?

    <p>900 million to 1 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a school age child's physical development?

    <p>Smooth and strong motor skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do school age children often experience physical complaints such as sore throat or tummy aches?

    <p>Due to a child's increased body awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What becomes more important during the school age years?

    <p>Peer acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for supporting a school age child's physical and mental development?

    <p>A balance of playtime, rest, healthy meals, and regular exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible consequence of frequently consuming candies high in sugar?

    <p>Tooth decay and cavities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can excessive consumption of candies lead to in children?

    <p>Unhealthy weight gain and obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential effect of consuming candies high in sugar on children's energy levels?

    <p>Rapid spikes and crashes in energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can regular consumption of candies contribute to in children?

    <p>Sugar addiction and cravings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential link between high sugar intake and behavioral issues in children?

    <p>Hyperactivity or attention problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of preferring candies over healthier food choices?

    <p>Nutritional imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an increased risk associated with excessive candy consumption?

    <p>Type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can poor dietary habits, influenced by excessive candy consumption, lead to?

    <p>Poorer dietary habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of foods are school age children often attracted to?

    <p>Convenient and processed foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible outcome of unhealthy eating habits in children?

    <p>Increased risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are candies often used in day-to-day life?

    <p>As occasional treats or rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a factor that contributes to addiction to candies in school age children?

    <p>The sugar rush and crash cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can candies be used in educational activities?

    <p>As a way to make learning more enjoyable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do children often associate candies with rewards?

    <p>Because they are associated with good behavior or achievements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of peer pressure on candy consumption?

    <p>Increased candy consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are eating habits vital to children's health and well-being?

    <p>Because they affect physical, emotional, and psychological development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of consuming candies high in sugar?

    <p>Experiencing rapid spikes and crashes in energy levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are candies considered unhealthy?

    <p>Because they provide empty calories with little to no nutritional value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help reduce sugar addiction in children?

    <p>Implementing healthier eating habits consistently and with patience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when children consume excessive amounts of candies?

    <p>They experience gastrointestinal discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a healthier alternative to candies?

    <p>Fresh fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur when children consume candies regularly?

    <p>They develop an addiction to sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential link between high sugar intake and children's behavior?

    <p>Hyperactivity and attention problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to maintain good oral hygiene?

    <p>To prevent tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Children's Development

    • Children are vital to a nation's present and future, and families are committed to providing them with every advantage possible to fulfill their potential.
    • There are eight stages of life development: prenatal, infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, adolescent, adult, and old age.

    School Age Child Development

    • School age children are between 6-12 years old, with a global population of around 900 million to 1 billion as of 2022.
    • During this stage, children may exhibit observable differences in height, weight, and build, and have smooth and strong motor skills.
    • Fine motor skills may vary widely, affecting abilities such as writing, dressing, and performing chores.
    • Frequent physical complaints like sore throats, tummy aches, or arm or leg pain may be due to increased body awareness.
    • Peer acceptance becomes more important during this stage.

    Lifestyle of School Age Child

    • The lifestyle of a school age child revolves around attending school, doing homework, participating in extracurricular activities, spending time with family and friends, and engaging in hobbies or interests.
    • They need a balance of playtime, rest, healthy meals, and regular exercise to support their physical and mental development.

    Factors Influencing Eating Patterns

    • Family environment, peer influence, school environment, media and advertising, nutritional knowledge, cultural and societal norms, availability and accessibility of healthy foods, personal preferences, and physical activity levels can shape children's dietary choices and behaviors.
    • Parental guidance, encouragement, and modeling of healthy eating behaviors can also impact children's dietary habits and attitudes toward food.
    • School age children need healthy foods and nutritious snacks, eating 4-5 times a day, with family, friends, and the media influencing their food choices.
    • They are often attracted to convenient, processed, and high-sugar foods, and may exhibit picky eating behavior.

    Candy Consumption

    • Candies can be used as occasional treats or rewards, but excessive consumption can lead to addiction, unhealthy weight gain, nutritional imbalance, and other negative health impacts.
    • Factors contributing to candy addiction include sugar rush, reward system, and peer influence.

    Negative Impact of Sweetmeats

    • Excessive candy consumption can lead to dental health issues, unhealthy weight gain, nutritional imbalance, energy fluctuations, behavioral issues, addiction, and poor dietary habits.
    • Other potential health issues include increased risk of type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal issues, nutrient absorption interferences, poor concentration and learning, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased risk of chronic diseases.

    Health Education and Alternatives

    • Health education should focus on the health hazards of sweetmeats, including dental health, nutritional imbalance, energy fluctuations, addiction, and gastrointestinal issues.
    • Alternatives to sweetmeats include fresh fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, yogurt, homemade trail mix, smoothies, popcorn, whole-grain crackers, and homemade baked goods.

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