Role Model In Implementing Healthy Eating
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 5:51 pm
Hi, I need a little clarification as to weather my response to these 2 questions are correct or not, I think part a is fine but not sure about what they are after as a response to part b, am I on the right track or not.
4. As a childcare worker, it is important to act as a role model in implementing healthy eating and nutrition practices during meal times.
a) Explain why it is important to interact with children during mealtimes.
b) Describe four (4) ways you can ensure that furniture and utensils are suitable to encourage children to be positively involved in, and enjoy mealtimes.
My answer so far.
a) Why is it important to interact with children during meal times?
By interacting with children at mealtimes it allows you to make sure they are eating their own food and not sharing another child’s food, which could be hazardous if the child has allergies, and by making correct food choices yourself it shows them that you are also eating healthy foods, it brings an awareness of healthy eating that can also be discussed around the table, (E.G) I might have spinage on my sandwich, they might have lettuce, I would encourage them that should try spinage instead of lettuce because it is nicer, and then add a comical remark like “Popeye ate spinage to grow big and strong”, and have a giggle, Interaction with children at meal times is very important in encouraging growth and awareness of healthy eating.
part (B)
b1) Have table and chairs that suit children, Low child’s table and chairs, and join them at their level.
b2) Plastic plates.
b3) Plastic knives and forks.
b4) Plastic cups.
Am I on the right track!
Kind regards OldChook
4. As a childcare worker, it is important to act as a role model in implementing healthy eating and nutrition practices during meal times.
a) Explain why it is important to interact with children during mealtimes.
b) Describe four (4) ways you can ensure that furniture and utensils are suitable to encourage children to be positively involved in, and enjoy mealtimes.
My answer so far.
a) Why is it important to interact with children during meal times?
By interacting with children at mealtimes it allows you to make sure they are eating their own food and not sharing another child’s food, which could be hazardous if the child has allergies, and by making correct food choices yourself it shows them that you are also eating healthy foods, it brings an awareness of healthy eating that can also be discussed around the table, (E.G) I might have spinage on my sandwich, they might have lettuce, I would encourage them that should try spinage instead of lettuce because it is nicer, and then add a comical remark like “Popeye ate spinage to grow big and strong”, and have a giggle, Interaction with children at meal times is very important in encouraging growth and awareness of healthy eating.
part (B)
b1) Have table and chairs that suit children, Low child’s table and chairs, and join them at their level.
b2) Plastic plates.
b3) Plastic knives and forks.
b4) Plastic cups.
Am I on the right track!
Kind regards OldChook
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