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Feeding and Nutrition for Infants and Young Children

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1.  Which of the following foods do infants need during the first few months of life?
  1. breast milk or formula
  2. juice
  3. cereal
  4. all of the above
2.  At what age can children begin drinking cow's milk?
  1. 6 months
  2. 9 months
  3. 12 months
  4. 2 years
3.  When should infants be fed?
  1. Every 3 hours around the clock
  2. On schedule when other infants are fed
  3. On schedule that meets the parents' convenience
  4. On demand, when infant shows signs of hunger
4.  What are signs that an infant is hungry?
  1. sucking on his fist
  2. rooting actions
  3. spitting out a pacifier and crying
  4. all of the above
5.  How can you encourage toddlers to try a new food?
  1. Offer the food at least twice during the meal
  2. Prepare the food in different ways
  3. Explore the food in a fun activity
  4. All the above
6.  How can toddlers explore their independence with foods?
  1. They can choose which food to eat first.
  2. They can serve themselves.
  3. They can stop eating when full.
  4. All the above.
7.  In what order should foods be served?
  1. Serve veggies first, then meat and bread
  2. Serve dessert after other foods are eaten
  3. Serve foods first, then beverage at the end
  4. Serve all foods and beverage at same time
8.  Which of the following utensils would be appropriate to place in a learning center?
  1. Tongs
  2. Potato masher
  3. Cookie cutter
  4. All of the above
9.  Which of the following foods is a safe food (not a choking hazard) for preschoolers?
  1. Marshmallows
  2. Grapes
  3. Popcorn
  4. Crackers
10.  Which of the following activities is NOT appropriate for 3 year olds?
  1. Placing napkins and forks on table
  2. Handing our milk cartons
  3. Passing a large serving bowl
  4. Discarding trash

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