Fostering Nutritional Development is crucial inthe life of a young child. For this discussionboard, you will investigate why and how.1) Briefly explain your history and or viewsregarding nutrition and diet. Would you saythose views come from your experience,influence from others around you or your ownupbringing?2) Address this scenario:You are a parent of a toddler around 16months and a 5 year old. As a result of thepandemic, you really have not been focusingon nutrition for them of yourself. It is supereasy to pop a frozen pizza or some chickennuggets in the oven. You are juggling so muchand this strategy gets the job done and keepsyour sanity. There is no need to kick yourself asa parent! Let's move on and do better. Howcan you as a parent change the meals that youare providing your children at this point of theirlives? Keep in mind that providing healthymeals is not always the cheapest route.Plan a 3-day menu for their meals. You are tokeep in mind the portion size and the fact thatthe children have not been exposed to this typeof food for nearly 2 years now.Let's not forget about yourself! Plan a 3-daymenu for yourself as well.You must include: Breakfast, snack, Lunch,snack, Dinner (in a chart...see sample below)Also create a shopping list and price of the foodsInclude a balance of foods of fresh and foodsthat you can buy that are already packaged thataren't that bad nutrition-wise. Remember, youstill want it to be easy on yourself. Are there anyhealthy/semi-healthy snacks that you can buythat are ready to hand off to your child/you toconsume? Your list and menu should be cost-effective and nutritious for the most part.Day 1 Day 2 Day 3BreakfastSnackLunchSnackDinner3) Create/find a picture of at least 1 breakfast, 1lunch, 1 dinner and 1 snack for your children.Create/find a picture of at least 1 meal foryourself. Explain why the presentation of foodsis or is not important.4) Name at least one APP or resource/objectthat promotes nutrition for yourself and explainhow. Tell us a little about the resource. Be sureto include the price if applicable. How can youstay on track nutrition wise moving forward?5) What are your thoughts on eating as afamily? What are your thoughts on eating withtechnology at the table(phones/television/etc.). Feel free to expressyourself. This is a no-judgement zone. At theend of the day, you need to do what worksbest for YOUR family.6) Final thoughts on nutrition and any newideas that you take away from this assignmentand research

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1) Nutrition and diet is the basic requirement of every individual. Nutrition is the food item which…