Chapter 16: Feeding Toddlers and Young Children
1. It is the teacher’s responsibility to make a toddler eat some of each food served at mealtime.
a. True
b. False
2. Toddlers need to be fed on a consistent schedule of three meals and two or three snacks each day.
a. True
b. False
3. All children should be tested for blood cholesterol by the time they are two years old.
a. True
b. False
4. Toddlers and preschoolers are more likely to try a new food if it is served when they are not tired or overly hungry
and if it is presented along with a familiar food.
a. True
b. False
5. The sugars in fruits and vegetables may actually help to protect children’s teeth from decay.
a. True
b. False
6. It is acceptable to use food as a reward for good behavior as long as it is not associated with mealtimes.
a. True
b. False
7. Toddlers and preschoolers are struggling to become independent and may resist adult help even at times when it is
needed and wanted.
a. True
b. False
8. One way to reduce the risk of childhood obesity is to learn to recognize children’s satiety signals and to cease
feeding when they appear.
a. True
b. False
9. Children and adults must wash their hands before preparing, serving, and eating a meal or snack.
a. True
b. False
10. Snacks should be discouraged because they add extra calories and interfere with a child’s appetite.
a. True
b. False
11. In a toddler-teacher relationship, it is the child’s responsibility to decide:
a. which of the foods offered will be eaten
b. how much food will be eaten
c. what foods will be served
d. which foods and how much of each will be eaten
12. Toddler behaviors typically include all the following EXCEPT:
a. ability to feed self without much adult assistance
b. sensitivity to foods’ sensory qualities
c. strong food preferences
d. hearty appetite
13. Toddlers who consume milk to the exclusion of foods from the other food groups are in danger of developing:
a. obesity
b. iron-deficiency anemia
c. rickets
d. headaches and dermatitis
14. “Fast food” meals are generally deficient in:
a. iron, calcium, and vitamin A b. vitamins A and C, calcium, and fiber
c. calcium, sodium, and vitamin C d. fat, sodium, and calcium
15. “Fast food” meals generally contribute an excess of:
a. iron, calcium, and vitamin A b. fat, salt, and calories
c. calories, iron, and salt d. iron, salt, and vitamin A
16. Parents can expect toddlers to:
a. be eager to try new foods
b. have a hearty appetite
c. prefer nutritious foods
d. challenge adult authority during mealtimes
17. A child who develops anemia should be encouraged to consume more:
a. milk
b. meat and whole grain cereals
c. fruits and vegetables
d. cheeses and dry beans
18. Involving children in the preparation of a new food item is:
a. an effective way to increase food acceptance
b. time–consuming and disruptive
c. a way to complete meal preparations more quickly
d. an unproductive strategy
19. Serving finger foods to a toddler does all the following EXCEPT:
a. reduces frustrations associated with using eating utensils
b. encourages self-feeding
c. increases feeding time and frustration
d. reinforces children’s feelings of being in control and independence
20. Your toddler refuses to eat anything except peanut butter sandwiches and pasta with butter. This behavior is an
example of:
a. a difficult child
b. a food jag
c. an abnormal condition for a toddler
d. attention-getting behavior
21. Television advertising increases children’s interest in:
a. sugary foods and fast food meals
b. milk and ice cream
c. fresh fruits and vegetables
d. whole grain crackers and baked goods
22. An appropriate lunch-time serving of applesauce for a preschool child would be:
a. a small dab
b. 1/4 cup
c. 1/2 cup
d. 3/4 cup
23. Toddlers can be expected to:
a. spread peanut butter on a cracker
b. cut a hot dog into small pieces
c. pick up most foods with their hands
d. eat spaghetti with a fork
24. Children who have special medical conditions or developmental disabilities may be at greater risk for:
a. nutrient deficiencies b. obesity
c. choking d. all answers are correct
25. Children who have type 1 diabetes must:
a. balance food intake with insulin injections
b. eliminate all sugars from their diet
c. drink additional fluids
d. increase their physical activity
26. A two-year-old has strong food likes and dislikes and often goes on
____________________.
27. Preschoolers often show an increased interest in food and have a hearty appetite during periods of active
_____________.
28. Sugar been shown to cause hyperactive behavior.
29. Preschoolers tend to grow in spurts—first increasing in , then in .
30. Lifetime eating patterns are often established by age .
31. What can families and teachers do to help children learn to enjoy nutritious food and develop healthy eating habits?
32. Why is it important that toddlers and young children begin to develop healthy eating behaviors now?
33. Why is it important to maintain a predictable eating schedule for young children?
34. Describe several strategies for effectively managing children’s dawdling and messiness during mealtimes.
35. Review the MyPlate food guide and suggest appropriate snack foods from each food group that would be
appropriate for school-aged children.
36. Why is it important to include a few finger foods in toddlers’ and preschoolers’ meals?
37. Explain why a variety of fruits and vegetables should be included in children’s daily diet.
38. What nutrient-dense foods would be appropriate to serve as “desserts” in children’s meals?
39. Children’s appetites and willingness to eat are strongly influenced by the mealtime environment. Identify and briefly
discuss several features that help to create an atmosphere that encourages children to eat.