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 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 statements accurately describes healthy snacking advice? Question 7 options: a) Snacks like potato chips should be available to children so that they fulfill their cravings for nutrient-poor foods, which then "frees them up" to make healthy choices at mealtime. b) Children should be discouraged from snacking when their parents are not present. c) Parents should teach children not to snack so that they are hungry at mealtimes. d) Exceptionally active children can enjoy high-calorie snacks like pudding or pancakes. e) Children should be given an abundance of pocket money to purchase snacks at school, where options are always healthier.

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