children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
35. Review the MyPlate food guide and suggest appropriate snack foods from each food group that would be appropriate
for school-age children.
Grains: whole grain crackers, pitas, tortillas, cereals, muffins, and other breads. Vegetables:
any fresh vegetable is ideal; can be served raw with a yogurt or low-fat sour cream dip or
baked into quick breads. Fruit: all fruits make excellent choices that can be served whole,
sliced, with a yogurt dip, or in fruit smoothies. Dairy: cheese cubes, yogurt dip with fruit or
vegetables, yogurt parfaits with fruit, frozen yogurt, or grilled cheese tortillas. Meat and
Beans: bean dip, bean burritos, meat cubes, humus, deviled eggs, or egg salad on crackers.
The Challenges of Feeding Preschoolers and School-Age Children
hsn.maro.10.16.03 – Describe preschoolers’ and school-age children’s unique nutrient
requirements and ways to meet them.
United States – NAEYC.03 – Observing, documenting, and assessing to support young
children and families.
United States – NHES.03 – Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information,
products, and service to enhance health.
36. Why is it important to include a few finger foods in toddlers’ and preschoolers’ meals?
Finger foods encourage self-feeding, are usually well-accepted, are often familiar to young
children, and easy for them to manage. Finger foods can reduce young children’s eating
fatigue and mealtime frustration.
The Challenges of Feeding Toddlers
hsn.maro.10.16.02 – Explain the challenges involved in getting toddlers to eat and how these
challenges can be addressed.
United States – NAEYC.01 – Promoting child development and learning.
United States – NHES.01 – Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion
and disease prevention to enhance health.