NUTRITION
NUTRITION THROUGH THE LIFESPAN
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Question
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When introducing new foods to a young child, do everything EXCEPT:
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Use food they like as a reward for trying something new
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Get children to participate in the buying and preparing of foods
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Introduce new foods in small quantities
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Allow children to watch t.v while eating
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Eating in front of television hinders the act of appreciation of what you’re eating and thus you end-up munching more of junk and unhealthy food items that you should actually avoid. This also suggests that excessive snacking if left uncontrolled could lead to obesity. No wonder kids these days tend to be obese.
Detailed explanation-2: -Good evidence suggests that screen viewing before age 18 months has lasting negative effects on children’s language development, reading skills, and short term memory. It also contributes to problems with sleep and attention.
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