Nutrition for toddlers & preschoolers

Question 1

How much do toddlers generally grow in height annually?

Answer 1

2-3 inches

Question 2

How much do toddlers generally gain annually?

Answer 2

5 lb

Question 3

Foods that may cause choking or aspiration

Answer 3

Hot dogs
popcorn
peanuts
grapes
raw carrots
celery
peanut butter
tough meat
candy

Question 4

How much should you limit juice for toddlers?

Answer 4

4-6 oz a day

Question 5

A 1 to 2 year old child requires what for the still growing brain?

Answer 5

whole cow’s milk

Question 6

Food serving size is

Answer 6

1 tbsp for each year of age

Question 7

Exposure to new food may need to occur how many times before child accepts it

Answer 7

8 - 15 times

Question 8

Why do toddlers prefer finger foods?

Answer 8

Autonomy

Question 9

Until what age are children at an increased risk for choking

Answer 9

4 years

Question 10

What is the most common nutritional deficiency disorder in children?

Answer 10

Iron deficiency anemia

Question 11

What are some plant sources of iron?

Answer 11

Beans
Raisins
Peanut butter
Whole grains

Question 12

What should milk be limited to for toddlers?

Answer 12

24 oz

Question 13

Recommended vitamin D intake is?

Answer 13

5 mcg/day

Question 14

Good sources of vitamin D are

Answer 14

Milk (cow and soy)

Fatty fish

Question 15

Sunlight exposure leads to:

Answer 15

vitamin D synthesis

Question 16

Preschoolers generally grow how many inches annually?

Answer 16

2-3 inches

Question 17

Preschoolers usually gain how many lb annually?

Answer 17

5 lb

Question 18

Preschoolers need how much complete protein per day?

Answer 18

13 to 19 g/day

Question 19

What other vitamins and minerals do preschoolers need adequate amounts of?

Answer 19

Calcium
Iron
Folate
Vitamin A
Vitamin C

Question 20

What are food jags?

Answer 20

Ritualistic preference for one food

Question 21

When do peers begin influencing preferences and habits?

Answer 21

At around 5 years of age

Question 22

When can a child switch to skim or 1% low fat milk?

Answer 22

After 2 years of age

Question 23

What is a risk for children under 6 years of age?

Answer 23

Lead poisoning