Approximately how many exposures to a new food might it take for a toddler to accept the flavor or taste?
a. 1-2
b. 5-7
c. 8-10
d. >15
Q. 2At a daycare center, a small chocolate candy bar was given to only the three year olds who ate everything at mealtime. Choose the best description of the feeding relationship problem between the daycare center staff and three year olds.
a. The daycare center staff has served inappropriate portion sizes for toddlers.
b. The daycare center staff has severely restricted junk foods..
c. The daycare center staff has inappropriately used coercion to control food intake.
d. The daycare center staff has taught the children to like sweets.
Q. 3Studies have shown that restricting a young child's access to palatable food may:
a. promote desirability of that particular food.
b. increase disinterest in new foods.
c. encourage them to overeat these foods and have negative feelings.
d. All of the above
e. a and c only
Q. 4All of the following are food preferences of toddlers EXCEPT _____.
a. sweet foods
b. salty foods
c. sour foods
d. energy-dense foods
Q. 5Approximately what proportion of children have an easy temperament?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 30
d. 40
e. 75
Q. 6Investigators have defined three temperamental clusters of children's behavior. They include:
a. the easy, picky, and fussy child.
b. the picky, messy, and fussy child.
c. the easy, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up child.
d. the picky, difficult, and slow-to-warm-up child.
e. the good, the bad, and the really bad child.
Q. 7Preschool age is a good time to teach children about foods, food selection, and preparation because:
a. they are able to help prepare meals.
b. they want to be helpful and please parents and caregivers.
c. it helps them learn about colors and shapes.
d. it helps them prepare for kindergarten.
e. it encourages families to eat together.
Q. 8Temper tantrums generally peak between _____.
a. 1 and 3 years of age
b. 2 and 4 years of age
c. 3 and 5 years of age
d. 4 and 6 years of age
e. 5 and 7 years of age
Q. 9Using the standard rule of thumb, a toddler who is 3 years old would require what serving size of food?
a. 3 teaspoons
b. 3 tablespoons
c. 1/8 cup (4 tablespoons)
d. Dependent on the amount of fruit juices served
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