Lesson 3 Assignment Wellness of the Young Child

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Lesson 3 Assignment By Angela Christensen Wellness of the Young Child Describe the nutritional needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school- age children. “In the first few months of life infants should be fed on demand” (Holmes, 2013). On-demand feeding means feeding an infant when, how much, and how often they want. During the first 4-6 months, babies only need breast milk or formula. Consuming other foods during this time can have dire consequences. Pg. 175 “Infants need a nurturing feeding relationship and appropriate nutrition to grow and thrive” (Sorte et al., 2020g, Pg. 174). Infants and toddlers need to consume a wide range of all the different food groups such as vegetables, whole grains, rice, dairy, fresh fruit, poultry, lean meats, eggs, and fish. Adults should limit the amount of salty, fatty, and sugary foods that young infants consume. As children grow and become school-age, they develop better chewing skills that allow them to eat a variety of different foods. School-age children will start to independently make their own food choices. What types of eating issues are evident among the various age groups? Developmental delays can cause children to struggle during meal times. “Feeding problems can be either sensory or motor based (Kleinman, 2009) Pg. 201 Some have oral sensitivity, problems with gagging, and difficulty chewing due to weak jaw muscles. Children may have also been born with cleft lips making it very difficult for

them to eat foods the same as other children their age. As children get older, they may start to develop eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and bulimia nervosa. What methods can be used to manage eating issues typical to the various age groups? Taking the time to sit and eat with the children, talking to them about what they like and do not like, and encouraging children to try new foods even trying the foods with them can help younger children. Adults should empower children to feel good about themselves for who they are, not how they look. Teachers and caregivers can promote understanding of the natural gain in weight that happens during puberty and encourage self-awareness and critical thinking skills for older children. It is important to teach children about nutrition and how proper nutrition is important for proper growth and development of their minds and bodies. What effects does culture have on infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school- age children and their nutritional needs? “Cultural perspectives can influence whether women breast-feed their infants and for how long” (Fischer & Olson, 2014, Pg 177). Some Hispanic mothers believe other's negativity regarding breastfeeding can precipitate strong anger or shock in their lives so they choose not to or will stop breastfeeding because they feel the milk will be harmful to the baby. Asian mothers believe that breastmilk can become unhealthy if the body is imbalanced. Native Americans are known highly to initiate breastfeeding but the

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