Nt1310 Unit 3

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1. can try to keep your child interested in his food longer by making mealtime as calm and uneventful as possible, without distractions from toys, television, or pets.
2. What are some strategies to use in getting children to try new foods? Let them try different foods on their own, Have kids pick off your plate, Amp up the fun factor, Mix up your child’s favorite dish by adding something new to it, simply have your child take five bites – and, if they don’t like it, have them politely say, “No, thank you.” Take them to the supermarket.
3. Describe three food safety procedures that a caregiver should follow. Bacteria, mold, and other organisms commonly found in food are of particular concern to people undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or a
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What are some good beverage choices for children in a daycare setting? Explain the benefits of at least two different beverage choices. Water keeps active children hydrated. It is best for quenching thirst and it doesn’t fill their small stomachs with empty calories. With meals, it’s best to serve milk but water should be made available too.
7. The daycare director is creating a snack plan for the children. What are two healthy snack suggestions that you might give her for a morning snack? Fresh cut fruit or veggie sticks, granola bar, whole grain crackers
8. How can you as a caregiver be a healthy role model for the children in your care? As role models, parents, teachers or care givers need to demonstrate healthy behaviors so children have healthy attitudes about eating, being physically active and develop live long healthy habits. Make fitness a family activity. Get out and play to show your little ones that exercise is easy to fit into everyday

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