Unit 1 Assignment
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Starting Solid Foods
This article discusses the pertinent information needed to teach how to introduce solid foods to an infant. The article describes how a baby needs to become comfortable with the feeding process, such as sitting up, taking food from a spoon, resting between bites and stopping when finished. Such early experiences can assist a child in developing healthy lifetime eating habits (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018 ).
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Reference
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Starting Solid Foods.
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Toddler Drinks
Toddler drinks are drinks that are directly marketed for toddlers ages 12-36 months who are transitioning from either breast or bottle with formula milk. They are also in the very beginning stages of solid foods. After age 1, most toddlers are ready to start having these drinks if there are concerns that a child is not eating enough foods throughout the day. This article is just a brief guide on why and how a child may benefit from such drinks (Hyland, 2018).
Web Link
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/toddler-drinks/
Reference
Hyland, J. (2018). What Are Toddler Drinks — Are They Good for Kids?
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https://health.clevelandclinic.org/toddler-drinks/
Meal Planning for a Preschooler
A child will eat the same food as the other family during the pre-school years, with a special focus on nutritious foods. As a Nutrition Consultant, it is essential to educate parents and children on limiting unhealthy foods at the same time and also eliminating or reducing the amount of sugared beverages consumed. The article below is a brilliant guide that can be used to assist with meal planning for a preschool-aged child (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2018).
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Reference
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2018). Sample Menu for a Preschooler.
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Eating Healthier Lunches (Children)
Eating a healthy lunch for a child is so important. Data and scientific studies show that there has been an increasing rise in obesity for many years. The article below will educate parents and instructors on methods on "how to minimize the childhood obesity epidemic" that we are currently facing in our country (Radhakrishnan, 2015).
Web Link
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-you-can-make-sure-your-child-eats-a-better-lunch/
Reference
Radhakrishnan, K. (2015). How You Can Make Sure Your Child Eats a Better Lunch.
Retrieved from
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-you-can-make-sure-your-child-eats-a-better-lunch/
Tips on How to Break Sugary Drinking Habits
Children tend to favor fruit juices, flavored milk, and soda. Sugary drinks in a child’s diet can become very detrimental to their health. These drinks can potentially lead to "tooth decay, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease" (Lappe, 2015). This particular article breaks down ways to ease the transition from sugary to cleaner drinks.
Web Link
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tips-to-help-you-break-your-childs-sugary-drink-habit/
Reference
Lappe, S. (2015). Tips to Help You Break Your Child's Sugary Drinking Habits.
Retrieved from
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tips-to-help-you-break-your-childs-sugary-drink-habit/
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