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Healthy Eating for Children (6.5)

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of kids who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980.

true

Decide which of the following statements is NOT correct:

The elementary school years are the perfect age to instill good eating habits.

Many 2-year-olds have clear ideas about eating and not eating.

true

Decide which of the following statements is CORRECT:

Many 4 to 5-year-olds are influenced by others: TV, teachers, and other children.

Portion sizes of foods have been decreasing in recent years.

false

Adults should always focus on making kids “clean their plates.”

false

Some foods have to be offered 8 to 10 times before a child will even try it.

true

Describe something you could do to help a picky eater try a new food.