Which of the following is a recommended strategy for honoring children's mealtime preferences? Question 4 options: a) Allow children to eat at the "grown-up" table using china and silverware. b) Cook food until very hot to keep a child from eating too quickly. c) Try a series of gourmet foods with fancy names to build the child's cultural awareness. d) Offer vegetables that are raw or undercooked and served separate from other foods. e) Serve varied, spicy flavors to entice a child's taste buds.

Which of the following is NOT a component of age-appropriate nutritious meals and snacks?Breaking down food into small pieces for very young childrenIncluding a variety of healthy snacks and food textures for all childrenEncouraging children to finish everything on their platesMinimizing distractions while the children eat

How can providers make mealtimes with toddlers more successful?Involve children in simple food preparationDiscuss what it is that makes certain foods healthyEnsure children are safely sitting up in highchairsAvoid hard foods such as seeds, nuts, popcorn and hard candyEncourage children to use signs for “more” and “all done”Give children choices of different foods and ask for input when designing menusModel the social nature of eating by sitting around the table, taking turns and sharingBreak the food down into small, bite-sized pieces

Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child? Question 10 options: a) Institute a "Clean Plate Club" for the family dinner table. b) Set a good example by eating healthy nutritious meals and exercising each day. c) Begin a behavior-modification program that rewards healthy choices and punishes unhealthy choices. d) Treat the child with Alli, the over-the-counter version of orlistat. e) Take control and strongly encourage the child to limit food intake and exercise vigorously.

Which of the following are important considerations in introducing new foods to children?Food allergiesCultural and religious preferencesEach family’s ability to access healthy foodsAll of the above

It is important to adhere to a child’s individual dietary requirements for inclusion purposes. Describe the reasons/features you may come across about the requirements listed below.CulturalReligiousHealthFamily belief