Exam 12: Nutrition, Health and Safety for the Program

What is the caregiver's role in children's food intake?

MyPlate recommends __________ servings of vegetables and __________ servings of fruit.

NAEYC suggests ways to help children who have experienced a natural disaster or violence in their communities either directly or through coverage by the news media.What are the strategies?

Proper nutrition is vital to the development of young children.

MATCHING a.environmental substances or foods that cause a reaction such as asthma, hives, or hay fever b.recommended daily servings of food developed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 2010 c.provides child care centers with reimbursement for meals and the cost of preparation d.several weekly plans that are rotated throughout the year e.sets nutritional guidelines for food programs -MyPlate Food Guidance System

MATCHING a.detailed plans for evacuating children and managing a disaster b.recurring day-to-day activities involved in the upkeep of a school c."there is adequate spacing between pieces of equipment" is a checklist item included under this heading d."flashlight" is included in this checklist e.telephoning the parents as soon as possible is part of this procedure f.at least one day's supply of water is included in this plan g.the driver of a vehicle must be properly licensed h.date of injury is included on this form i.institute practices that prevent future illnesses j.pre-enrollment physical exam k.protect against common childhood diseases -management of sick children

If a child care center is open nine hours or more, food service should constitute __________ of the daily requirement.

Which of the following is an appropriate suggestion for classroom nutrition education activities?

How much should teachers be involved in routine cleanup procedures?

A director should include his or her staff in discussions of menus and invite their suggestions for things they can prepare with the children.

When a child is injured, even if it is minor and doesn't require medical attention, __________.

A standard procedure for accident management should include notifying parents even for minor injuries.

Every vehicle that is used to transport children should have __________ appropriate for the age level.

A school that is open from 6 a.m.to 6 p.m.needs to serve two meals and two snacks during the day.

Common food allergens are peanuts, milk, and eggs.

MATCHING a.detailed plans for evacuating children and managing a disaster b.recurring day-to-day activities involved in the upkeep of a school c."there is adequate spacing between pieces of equipment" is a checklist item included under this heading d."flashlight" is included in this checklist e.telephoning the parents as soon as possible is part of this procedure f.at least one day's supply of water is included in this plan g.the driver of a vehicle must be properly licensed h.date of injury is included on this form i.institute practices that prevent future illnesses j.pre-enrollment physical exam k.protect against common childhood diseases -transportation

Where should first aid supplies be kept?

MATCHING a.detailed plans for evacuating children and managing a disaster b.recurring day-to-day activities involved in the upkeep of a school c."there is adequate spacing between pieces of equipment" is a checklist item included under this heading d."flashlight" is included in this checklist e.telephoning the parents as soon as possible is part of this procedure f.at least one day's supply of water is included in this plan g.the driver of a vehicle must be properly licensed h.date of injury is included on this form i.institute practices that prevent future illnesses j.pre-enrollment physical exam k.protect against common childhood diseases -infectious disease policy

Current recommendations for good nutrition should only be part of the director's knowledge base.

In order to assess children's health status, many schools require __________.