Meal and snack times are fulfilled with nutrion that the children enjoy and it is made to be an enjoyable time of the day for the children. Drinking water is available. It is important to inform parents about the food and snacks provided and nutritional guidelines which are followed. Parents can see what we provide and if their child has any dietary needs, we can alter the meals prepared for them. If children do not like the first choice of food given to them they will have another nutrious alternative to enjoy.
Vilsack feels by reforming and changing the school meal menu into healthier choices that it will in fact ensure a more nutritious and healthy effect on children. Tom Vilsack feels by teaching children the right things, starting with meal intake, will give them a healthy start on life. The second
HSC2014 Support individuals to eat and drink Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink Outcome 1 1. Establish with an individual the food and drink they wish to consume It is important to allow the individual to voice their wishes and preferences regarding their food and drink intake. It is important that you establish the correct foods they like to eat and want to eat; to ensure that they will be happy with their food. It is important to offer a list of choices from each of the 5 food categories to ensure that they are fully aware of the food available. This will also allow you to expand the individual’s normal choices; however pictures may be needed to show certain foods.
People need information and guidance on how to eat healthy, what activities and where to do them. Creating posters, leaflets, organising meetings are the easiest ways to increase awareness. We can also should try to involve families of the service users to help us. B All individuals should be encouraged to make choices and decisions and do as much for themselves as possible. As a part of positive outcomes, we need to consider how we can promote their own sense of identity.
1.1 What is meant by a positive environment? A happy environment is a setting that has structure and routine so that children can rely on a secure environment, always looking at the positive in everything that children do to help them to be more confident. A positive environment can also help to stimulate children and in affect make the children want to learn more. 1.2 - Identify regulatory requirements that underpin a positive environment for children and young people. • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework • Childcare Act 2006 • HSWA (the health & safety at work act 1974) • Care Standards Act 2006 • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults (where applicable) 4.1 Define the basic nutritional requirements of children and young people to ensure a balanced diet and meet
There are also many policies that influence dietary intake. They are: - Children act 2004- the children act basically says that the aim is to keep children healthy, safe, to achieve and enjoy, make a positive contribution, and to achieve an economic well-being. This would influence dietary intake as it states that children need to be healthy and in order to be healthy children need to eat the right foods. - Every child matters- every child matters is the same scheme as the children act. It can influence dietary intake as it aims to give children a healthy lifestyle.
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.
Unit 12 – Nutrition and healthy food for children CACHE Level 3 A Reflect on the role and responsibilities of the practitioner in providing suitable food and nutrition for all the children in the setting B1 Evaluate the guidelines that support early years settings to introduce and encourage children to make healthy choices of food and drink C1 Discuss the factors that may influence the diet of young children and their families and the types of food provided E1 Describe the main food groups that are essential to meet the basic needs of the body. D1 Explain what is meant by a balanced nutritious diet for the growing child E2 Explain the possible effects of poor eating on the health and well being of children. E3 Describe legal requirements and government guidelines that promote safe and healthy eating for children. E4 Describe the policies and procedures of the setting that promote safe and healthy eating for children E5 Provide appropriate menus for 24 hours that show how to meet the particular nutritional needs of a baby aged 9 months and a child aged 7 years E6 Choose ONE (1) example of a condition and describe how to meet the nutritional, social and emotional needs of a child in the setting who has this condition E7 Give an example of an activity that involves children in the safe preparation of food and show how this activity benefits the children E8 Show an understanding of diversity and inclusive practice E9 Include references and a bibliography Claire Enright Kent college 481.000 S0534264 A Reflect on the role and responsibilities of the practitioner in providing suitable food and nutrition for all the children in the setting A A practitioner’s role and responsibilities is providing suitable food and nutrition for children in the setting which means the practitioners role is to provide healthy snacks for all children, these could be changing and
I work directly with parents to determine their child’s care needs. This includes teaching the children safe practices. I also have a duty to give children a varied and nutritional diet based upon the dietary requirements, parents request, and/or from professional recommendations. Planning is also another part of my duty of care as a childminder. Plans and activities must be age and development stage appropriate for the children, adhering to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The term nurture refers to the way a child or adult was raised and the effect it had on their personality, such as a person’s language. If you look closely at this term, you will notice it resembles nourishment. This is very important as to be nourished is to have eating and absorbed the nutrients from food. This is the same with nurture as you learn and absorb the information. A child’s development depends entirely on the way the child lives.