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What strategy can help reduce anxiety associated with trying new foods, according to Dovey et al. (2018)?
What strategy can help reduce anxiety associated with trying new foods, according to Dovey et al. (2018)?
Which behavior related to pressuring a child to eat can lead to the child developing negative associations with food?
Which behavior related to pressuring a child to eat can lead to the child developing negative associations with food?
What can repeated visual exposure to new foods help with?
What can repeated visual exposure to new foods help with?
Which action is NOT recommended when introducing new foods to a child?
Which action is NOT recommended when introducing new foods to a child?
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What can pressure to eat, such as 'I want you to eat all of your carrots,' lead to in children?
What can pressure to eat, such as 'I want you to eat all of your carrots,' lead to in children?
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How can eating with others help children in their relationship with new foods?
How can eating with others help children in their relationship with new foods?
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What is the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables for pre-school children?
What is the recommended daily intake of fruit and vegetables for pre-school children?
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How many meals and snacks are recommended per day for pre-school children?
How many meals and snacks are recommended per day for pre-school children?
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What is the primary purpose of the Gold Standard Healthy Snack Award?
What is the primary purpose of the Gold Standard Healthy Snack Award?
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Which of the following food groups should be included in small amounts at each meal and some snacks?
Which of the following food groups should be included in small amounts at each meal and some snacks?
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Which vitamins should be included in the diet of pre-school children?
Which vitamins should be included in the diet of pre-school children?
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Why is it important to regulate portion sizes for pre-school children?
Why is it important to regulate portion sizes for pre-school children?
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According to recent studies, dietary intake patterns established in early childhood are likely to _______ into later childhood.
According to recent studies, dietary intake patterns established in early childhood are likely to _______ into later childhood.
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What is the primary reason for promoting good nutrition in pre-school children?
What is the primary reason for promoting good nutrition in pre-school children?
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At what age do attitudes towards food start to develop?
At what age do attitudes towards food start to develop?
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Which of the following is a benefit of promoting healthy eating habits in pre-school children?
Which of the following is a benefit of promoting healthy eating habits in pre-school children?
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What is the 'Healthy Start Scheme' primarily used for?
What is the 'Healthy Start Scheme' primarily used for?
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What is the recommended approach to promoting healthy eating habits in pre-school children?
What is the recommended approach to promoting healthy eating habits in pre-school children?
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Study Notes
Healthy Eating for Pre-school Children
- Offer 3 servings of oat and soya milk per day
- Offer 2-3 servings of vegetables and fruits per day (fresh, dried, frozen, or canned)
- Offer 5 servings of bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, and noodles per day
- Drink plain water and milk (6-8 cups fluid daily, 100-150ml each)
Healthy Snacking
- Offer healthy snacks 2-3 times a day
- Include a variety of snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, and cereals
- Consider portion sizes and respect the child's appetite and satiety signals
The Gold Standard Healthy Snack Award
- Recognises and celebrates quality snack provisions in childcare settings
- Shows a commitment to children's health and encouraging good eating habits
- Based on Welsh Government's Food and Nutrition in Childcare Settings Best Practice Guidance
Portion Sizes and Regulation
- Most healthy young children can regulate their own energy intake if allowed to
- Growth hormones and gut function influence appetite
- Larger portions can lead to higher food and energy intake
Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits
- Offer new foods in a separate bowl or alongside familiar foods
- Repeated visual exposure is important for food acceptance
- Eating with others can reduce anxiety associated with new foods (social facilitation)
- Exposure to foods outside mealtimes, such as cooking and food shopping, can be beneficial
Avoid Pressure to Eat
- Pressure, coaxing, emotional blackmail, bribery, and punishments can lead to negative associations with food and avoidance
- Respect the child's appetite and satiety signals, and avoid force-feeding
Importance of Nutrition in Pre-school Children
- Attitudes towards food start to develop during childhood, influencing eating habits and health
- Poor diet in infancy can track into toddlerhood and later childhood
- Good nutrition is required to support growth and brain development during this period
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Test your knowledge on healthy eating guidelines and recommendations including serving sizes, food groups, meal patterns, and daily fluid intake. Learn about essential vitamins and supplements for a balanced diet.
