school age children

Question 1

what is the growth rate at age 5

Answer 1

approx 7cm a year

Question 2

which gender gains fat at a higher rate

Answer 2

girls

Question 3

which flavors are preferred

Answer 3

sweet and salty
also energy dense

Question 4

hoe much is the difference between male and female energy

Answer 4

roughly 0.5 kcal

Question 5

what is the recommendation for fibre for 2-5 year olds

Answer 5

15g

Question 6

what is the recommendation for fibre for 5-11 year olds

Answer 6

20g

Question 7

what is the recommendation for fibre for 11- 16 year olds

Answer 7

25g

Question 8

what is the recommendation for fibre for 17+ years

Answer 8

30g

Question 9

how much of the daily intake does breakfast provide

Answer 9

20%

Question 10

how many children in england skip breakfast

Answer 10

18%

Question 11

describe the schools health promotion and nutrition act scotland 2007

Answer 11

ensures that food and drink served in schools meets nutritional requirements specified by the scottish ministers regulations
promote uptake and benefits of free school meals

Question 12

describe the nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools regulations 2008

Answer 12

provide free drinking water to all pupils
new nutrition standards

Question 13

what foods are restricted for school meals

Answer 13

deep fried foods
confectionary
savory snacks

Question 14

name health promotion action in schools

Answer 14

healthy eating guidance for those with additional support needs
all meals have nutritional analysis carried out
free school meals P1-P5

Question 15

common dietary problems in pre-school children

Answer 15

obesity
lack of physical activity
underweight
dental cavity
anemia
allergies