Transcript Nutrition/Feeding

Nutrition/Feeding
Entry-Level Training Module I
Lesson Two
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Did you know…
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Most Americans do not get adequate
amounts of calcium, iron, vitamin C and
vitamin A in their diets each day?
The number of overweight children has
dramatically increased over the last 20
years?
Tooth decay, anemia, and obesity are the
three most common nutritional problems in
children?
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Dietary Guidelines
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Eat a variety of foods, especially whole
grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Choose a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesterol, moderate levels of total fat.
Use sugars, salt/sodium, and alcoholic
beverages only in moderation.
Aim for a healthy weight, exercise daily.
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General Principles of Feeding
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Children need a variety of foods, especially foods
that contain vitamins A, C, calcium, and iron.
Adults should eat with the children.
Adults decide what, when, where to eat.
Child decides how much or whether to eat.
Children should serve themselves.
Children should never be forced to eat.
Mealtimes should be positive, relaxed, and social.
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Rich Sources of Vitamin A
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Liver
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Carrots
Pumpkin
Sweet Potatoes
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Spinach
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Apricots
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Cantaloupe
Broccoli
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Rich Sources of Vitamin C
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Oranges
Strawberries
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Cantaloupe
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Cauliflower
Green Pepper
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Broccoli
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Tomatoes
Cabbage
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Spinach
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Rich Sources of Iron
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Liver
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Beef
Dried Peas, Beans, and Lentils
Ham
Prunes, Raisins
Chicken
Grains
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Spinach
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Rich Sources of Calcium
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Sardines
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese
Salmon
Vegetables (Broccoli)
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Feeding Infants
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Support mother’s choice to nurse or bottle feed
Look for signs of readiness before introducing
solid foods (see next slide)
Follow family’s food/feeding preferences
Never prop bottles (increases risk of choking, ear
infections, tooth decay/bottle-mouth syndrome)
Feed infant on demand
Do not restrict fat intake
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Signs of Readiness for Solid
Foods...
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Should have at least doubled birth
weight
Drinks at least 40 oz. of milk
Can swallow (not just suck) and begins
drooling (teeth)
Can control head movements
Can keep food in mouth (not push it out
with tongue)
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Feeding Toddlers
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Toddlers are often “Neophobes”, afraid to
try new things, expect “picky eaters”
To develop healthy attitudes about eating,
avoid getting into power struggles with
toddlers
Respect cultural eating/feeding differences
Make eating time comfortable, pleasant,
and safe*
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Choking Hazards
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Raw carrots
Celery
Hot dogs
Pieces of raw apple
Grapes
Fruit seeds/pits
Gummy candy
Hard candy
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Peanuts, other nuts
Chewy cookies
Cough drops
Potato chips
Pretzels
Popcorn
Peanut butter
Gum
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Feeding Preschoolers and
School-agers...
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Their growth has slowed, expect decreased
appetite
Can be more involved in preparing foods
Often highly influenced by peers, media, etc.
Encourage exercise, it enhances well-being
Respect cultural eating/feeding differences
Post/display ALL food allergies
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