[CT257.5] Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector The public may affect the image and delivery of service as the public concern may be raised through media coverage on the tv and through press correspondents. [CU1527.1] Know the principles of healthy eating for children and young people Assessment Criteria The eat well plate shows the different types of food we need to eat and in what proportions to have a well-balanced and healthy diet. Children and young people need to have a correct balance of nutrients and food for them to develop and grow properly. The right balance helps to improve their concentration, builds up their strength and gives plenty of energy. 1.1 Outline the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people The nutritonal requirements of a healthy diet for children and young people include: vitamins, minerals and protein, mixed with fibers which dont include salt and sugar.
The purpose of the Georgia Eat Smart is to promote good nutrition, physical activity and wellness for k-12 students and their parents. (Barger, 2013) When children become healthy students they also become better students in the classroom. By educating teachers and staff nutrition staff how to teach students to have good eating and physical activity habits will allow the students to make health choices. (Barger,
Although we, as teachers, may use developmentally appropriate practices to teach wellness concepts to the pre-school children in our care, if there is not a follow-through at home it will be hard for the child to continue these habits. Nevertheless, we still need to try to implement these wellness concepts into our everyday teaching with the hopes that they will sink in. Our book tells us, “Children have their own way of learning. Some are visual learners, some are auditory learners, and some learn using a combination of skills and abilities to absorb information.” (Sorte, Daeschel & Amador, 2011, p.38) Knowing this, we have to find appropriate ways to teach all of the children about
CU1527 support children and young people at meal or snack time. 1.1 Outline the nutritional requirements of a healthy diet for young children and young people Children and young people are under doing a lot of growth and development therefore they need a lot of carbohydrates to give them energy, all children are energetic so it is crucial that children have plenty. They also need a variety of minerals and vitamins to help their bodies function properly. Children also need to have fibre, they don’t need huge amounts but they do need some to keep healthy, however fibre does play a big part in their diet. Fibre keeps the digestive system flowing, decreasing constipation.
My intake of all the nutrients was within the limits of the average comparison except I was a little low on my proteins by 5 grams and carbohydrates were low by over 100 grams. Watching what I eat could contribute to the lower levels of carbohydrates but a simple increase in whole grain would bring those levels up and also be a healthy choice. The proteins I consumed were completes proteins. The meats I ate were considered complete because they provide all the essential amino acids (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011). Consuming the proper amount of macronutrients in your diet is essential for proper health and growth of your body.
Parents who interfere with the way their child eats often find out that it backfires. It is a parent’s role to maintain a division of responsibility in feeding, eat in a family-friendly manner, offer sit down snacks, and letting your child grow up to get the body that is right for her or him. It normally takes time for a child to become fond of new foods. Do not apply pressure on a child to eat new foods, but be patient and persistent. Children watch their parents’ habits and what they eat.
School lunch ladies need to give the kids the nutrients they need so they do not gain weight. We need to help break the habits of the children instead of encouraging them to eat junk food. Schools need to give the students healthy food for lunch because lunch is a big chunk of
Kids may rebel and overeat these forbidden foods outside the home or sneak them in on their own(Gavin) 3d. Age suggestions Birth to age 1: In addition to its many health benefits, breastfeeding may help prevent excessive weight gain. Though the exact mechanism is not known, breastfed babies may be more able to control their own intake and follow their own internal hunger cues. Ages 2 to 6: Start good habits early. Help shape food preferences by offering a variety of healthy foods.
Feeding young children Feeding young children can be challenging you have been asked to look after two children aged three and five years old and plan and make a suitable meal for a child. In this task i am going to make a meal for a 3 year old and look at the nutrition’s in the meal and how to make the meal more appealing for younger children and how to make it more attractive i will research how much protein, calcium, fat’s also what carbohydrates a three year old will need and what they should eat. * Introduce the task and the plan * Create a plan to do threw out the task * I will research the nutrition’s needs for children so that i can make sure i can include them in my meal. * I will identify interesting
Encouraging children to exercise daily will also go a long way towards alleviating negative symptoms. The First Lady, Mrs. Obama, has developed a program geared towards raising a healthier generation of youth called “Let’s Move” (2013). It recommends that children get about 60 minutes total of moderate to vigorous activity daily. The site documents the U.S. obesity epidemic and has a fully interactive menu for to be used by parents, teachers, and health practitioners. The site covers nutrition, fitness, and a simple guide to success towards creating a healthier