A4 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is weaning
Weaning is the process of giving a baby food other other than milk
What is the best age to start weaning
6 months
How do you start weaning
Once a day, before, during or after a milk feed
What should babies have as their main drink
Milk
What should you do to avoid choking
Mince, puree, grate or mash food
What should you never add to weaning foods
Salt or sugar
How many foods should you introduce at a time
Only one
Why should you give the baby a variety of foods
So they can see what they like and get a taste of everything
Why should you introduce raw fruit and veg
To encourage the child to chew and to strengthen teeth and gums
Why should you not give a child nut products
Incase they are allergic or they choke
Impact of baby on couples
How might they feel
Anxious happy or scared
It may bring stress levels higher
Impact of a baby on couples
What can it do to the family
It can bring the family closer
Other children may be jealous
What is an ethical consumer
An ethical consumer is someone who tries to purchase goods in a way that does not harm or exploit the environment, people or animals
What is food miles
Food miles is how far the food has to travel before it arrives in the shops
What is local produce
Local produce is good that is grown, cooked, baked or produced in the local area
What is organic food
Organic food is food that is produced according to strict rules about the use of pesticides, additives and animal welfare
What is animal testing
Animal testing is the use of harsh chemicals on animals for the benefit of humans
What is fairtrade
Fairtrade means that people who supplied the raw materials for the products have been paid a fair price for it
How do u work out percentage increase
Increase
————- X 100
Original
What are physical changes
Increase in height and weight
What are intellectual changes
Coping with demands of difficult school work/more homework
What are emotional changes
Coping with new feelings
What are social changes
Meeting and interacting with new people/friends and forming relationships
