Feeding Relationships and Family Meals
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Feeding Relationships and Family Meals

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What is the recommended number of servings of Vegetables and Fruit for a child aged 4–8 years?

  • 6 servings
  • 4 servings
  • 7 servings
  • 5 servings (correct)

    • For females aged 19–50 years, what is the recommended range of servings for Grain Products?

  • 6–7 servings (correct)
  • 5–6 servings
  • 7–8 servings
  • 4–5 servings

    • What is the maximum number of Meat and Alternatives servings recommended for males aged 14–18 years?

  • 5 servings
  • 3 servings
  • 2 servings
  • 4 servings (correct)

    • How many servings of Milk and Alternatives are recommended for children aged 2–3 years?

    <p>2 servings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily serving of Grain Products for males aged 51 and older?

    <p>7 servings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of choking in small children?

    <p>It occurs when food is inhaled into the airway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is vitamin D important for children?

    <p>It helps the body absorb calcium and promotes healthy bones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should children start taking vitamin D supplements?

    <p>Starting at birth, a daily supplement of 400 IU is recommended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with foods high in unhealthy fats, sugar, or salt?

    <p>Limit these foods to small amounts and provide them occasionally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which beverage is considered not healthy for children due to its caffeine content?

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

    What is primarily needed for a baby during the first 6 months of life?

    <p>Breastmilk or infant formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do babies communicate their hunger and fullness?

    <p>By crying and cooing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the feeding relationship is critical for building a secure attachment with a baby?

    <p>Responding to their feeding cues with calmness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for deciding what food to provide for the child as they grow older?

    <p>The parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age are babies typically ready to start eating solid foods?

    <p>6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key component that can influence a child's eating behaviors for life?

    <p>The feeding relationship during early years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should parents watch for during feeding to help their baby develop healthy eating habits?

    <p>Feeding cues from the baby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a baby in the feeding relationship?

    <p>To indicate hunger and fullness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do parents play in a child's eating habits according to the guidelines?

    <p>Choosing when food is consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are family meals considered important for children?

    <p>They promote the development of healthy eating habits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can families ensure they are eating healthily according to the guidelines?

    <p>By following Canada’s Food Guide daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should families do during meal times to maximize their benefits?

    <p>Communicate and engage with each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way that sharing meals can positively affect children?

    <p>It helps them learn good table manners from adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the food guide is culturally inclusive?

    <p>It is available in multiple languages, including Indigenous languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended minimum number of family meals to have together each day?

    <p>At least one meal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connection exists between strong family relationships and children’s development?

    <p>Strong relationships contribute to children's social and emotional security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended serving size for fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables?

    <p>125 ml (½ cup)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of vegetable is not specifically mentioned as a suggestion?

    <p>Root vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended serving size for cooked legumes such as beans or lentils?

    <p>175 ml (¾ cup)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of milk is recommended for children aged 9 months to 2 years?

    <p>Homogenized whole milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many servings of fish are recommended to eat each week?

    <p>Two servings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum recommended amount of 100% juice per serving?

    <p>125 ml (½ cup)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serving size of whole grain bread is recommended?

    <p>1 slice (35 g)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an appropriate serving size for cheese?

    <p>50 g (1 ½ oz)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the recommended serving of meat alternatives?

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

    What is the serving size for peanut or nut butters recommended for children?

    <p>30 ml (2 Tbsp)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Feeding Relationship

    • The feeding relationship is the connection between a parent and child around feeding and eating.
    • This relationship starts with a baby's first feeding.
    • It is foundational, as it affects a child's eating behaviour for life.
    • Babies are born with the ability to regulate their appetite.
    • Parents respond to their baby's feeding cues, which helps build a secure attachment and trusting relationship.
    • Parents teach their baby to listen to their body and stop feeding and eating when they are full.

    The Roles of Parents and Children

    • Parents decide what, when, and where food is offered.
    • Children decide whether or not to eat and how much to eat.

    Family Meals

    • Family meals are important for connecting with each other.
    • They help build strong family relationships, develop healthy eating habits, and develop language and social skills.
    • Aim for at least one meal together each day.
    • Guidelines should be set around where you'll eat as a family.
    • Turn off electronics to enjoy each other's company.

    Canada's Food Guide

    • Canada's Food Guide recommends healthy foods for the entire family.
    • It's available in many languages, including Plains Cree and other Indigenous languages.
    • It provides recommendations for the number of servings per food group based on age.

    Food Group Serving Recommendations

    • Vegetables and Fruit:
      • 1-2 Years: Up to 4 servings
      • 2-3 Years: 4 servings
      • 4-8 Years: 5 servings
      • 9-13 Years: 6 servings
      • Female 14-18 Years: 7 servings
      • Male 14-18 Years: 8 servings
      • Female 19-50 Years: 7-8 servings
      • Male 19-50 Years: 8-10 servings
      • Female 51+: 7 servings
      • Male 51+: 7 servings
    • Grain Products:
      • 1-2 Years: Up to 3 servings
      • 2-3 Years: 3 servings
      • 4-8 Years: 4 servings
      • 9-13 Years: 6 servings
      • Female 14-18 Years: 6 servings
      • Male 14-18 Years: 7 servings
      • Female 19-50 Years: 6-7 servings
      • Male 19-50 Years: 8 servings
      • Female 51+: 6 servings
      • Male 51+: 7 servings
    • Milk and Alternatives:
      • 1-2 Years: Up to 2 servings
      • 2-3 Years: 2 servings
      • 4-8 Years: 2 servings
      • 9-13 Years: 3-4 servings
      • Female 14-18 Years: 3-4 servings
      • Male 14-18 Years: 3-4 servings
      • Female 19-50 Years: 2 servings
      • Male 19-50 Years: 2 servings
      • Female 51+: 3 servings
      • Male 51+: 3 servings
    • Meat and Alternatives:
      • 1-2 Years: Up to 1 serving
      • 2-3 Years: 1 serving
      • 4-8 Years: 1 serving
      • 9-13 Years: 1-2 servings
      • Female 14-18 Years: 2 servings
      • Male 14-18 Years: 3 servings
      • Female 19-50 Years: 2 servings
      • Male 19-50 Years: 3 servings
      • Female 51+: 2 servings
      • Male 51+: 3 servings

    Examples of 1 Serving

    • Vegetables and Fruit:
      • 125 ml (½ cup) of fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables or fruit
      • 250 ml (1 cup) of raw leafy vegetables
    • Grain Products:
      • 1 slice (35 g) of bread
      • 125 ml (½ cup) of rice or pasta
      • 6 cm x 6 cm x 2 cm (2 ½ inches x 2 ½ inches x ¾ inch) bannock
      • ½ small (35 g) pita or tortilla wrap
      • 175 ml (¾ cup) hot cereal
      • 30 g, 250 ml (1 cup) cold flaked cereal
    • Milk and Alternatives:
      • 250 ml (1 cup) of milk or fortified soy beverage
      • 50 g (1 ½ oz) cheese
      • 175 g (¾ cup) yogurt or kefir
    • Meat and Alternatives:
      • 75 g (2½ oz) or 125 ml (½ cup) cooked fish, shellfish, poultry, lean meat or wild meat
      • 2 eggs
      • 175 ml (¾ cup) cooked legumes, such as beans or lentils
      • 175 ml (¾ cup) tofu
      • 30 ml (2 Tbsp) peanut or nut butters
      • 60 ml (¼ cup) shelled nuts and seeds

    Serving Tips

    • Eat at least one dark green vegetable (e.g., broccoli) and one orange vegetable (e.g., sweet potatoes) per day.
    • Choose vegetables and fruit prepared with little or no added fat, sugar, or salt.
    • Choose no more than 125 ml (½ cup) of 100% juice.
    • Choose whole grains at least half of the time.
    • Choose grains that are lower in fat, sugar, and salt.
    • Choose homogenized whole milk (3.25% milk fat) for children 9 months to 2 years of age.
    • Choose skim, 1%, or 2% or fortified soy beverages for children 2 years and older.
    • Choose meat alternatives, such as beans, lentils, and tofu, more often.
    • Eat at least 2 servings of fish every week.
    • Choose lean meat and alternatives prepared with little or no added fat or salt.

    Vitamin D

    • All children need a 400 IU vitamin D supplement every day starting at birth.
    • Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, promotes healthy bones, and prevents rickets.

    Foods to Limit

    • Drinks with caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, and energy drinks)
    • Herbal teas
    • Foods with sugar substitutes (e.g., aspartame, stevia, and sucralose)
    • Calorie-reduced foods
    • Foods that are high in unhealthy fats, sugar, or salt

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