Preschool 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. 2Temper 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. 3Using 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
Q. 4One rule of thumb regarding portion sizes for toddlers is:
a. Serve them as you would serve yourself and let them decide how much they would like to eat.
b. 1 tablespoon of food per year of age.
c. Allow toddlers to self serve and graze throughout the day as there are no actual portion sizes for this age group.
d. 1/4 cup of protein-type foods and cup of all others.
e. None of the above is correct.
Q. 5Foods that should not be served to children less than two years of age because of their potential as choking hazards include:
a. whole grapes.
b. hot dogs.
c. peanuts or popcorn.
d. hard candy.
e. All of the above
Q. 6Which of the following federally funded programs may benefit young children?
a. WIC
b. Head Start
c. SNAP
d. WIC's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
e. All of the above
Q. 7At what age range do babies begin to wean from the bottle to the cup?
a. 6-9 months
b. 9-10 months
c. 12-14 months
d. >14 months
Q. 8Which of the following would be considered a cue of readiness for weaning?
a. Disinterest in breast or bottle feeding
b. The ability to use fine motor skills
c. The ability to use utensils
d. Putting hands or toys in the mouth
e. Moving the tongue from side to side
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