Why are researchers concerned about the poor food quantity and quality available in Australian early childcare settings?Question 9Answera.Because early childcare settings have a responsibility for the health and wellbeing of the children in their care.b.Because early childcare settings have no guidelines about appropriate quantities and types of foods to offer children.c.Because early childcare settings are putting profits above the health of children.d.Because food quality and quantity effects brain development in early childhood.Clear my choice

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

What does the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend?Group of answer choicesTo prepare and store food safelyTo ensure that foods containing saturated fat, added salt, added sugars and alcohol are included for enjoyment every dayTo feed babies infant formulaTo eat a wide variety of discretionary foods

Which of the following are the benefits of proper nutrition for children?Promotion of positive body image and prevention of future eating disordersDevelopment of life-long self-care practicesHealthy physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmentAll of the above

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 infants 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 candyTeach children signs for “more” and “all done”Give children choices of different foods and ask for input when designing menus