Scenario: Samantha - Reinforcing Healthy Eating and Nutrition Practices

[jly81]

Hi, Still on Samantha Scenario but for next question

Case study
Samantha is working as an early childhood educator at XYZ Childcare Centre. As part of the centre’s initiative to promote healthy eating, Samantha prepares a progressive snack time for the children. She sets out a table and chairs with a platter of healthy snacks, utensils and a jug of water. Once the table is set children know that they are welcome at the table whenever they are hungry.
As each child approaches the table Samantha ensures that they have washed their hands and discusses the snack options available for them. As the children sit and eat, Samantha chats to them about the activities they have engaged in during the day. The children are encouraged to use the utensils and select the snacks that they prefer and pour their own cups of water. As the children leave the table Samantha reminds them to wash their hands. Samantha notices one child playing close by and offers them some snacks or water. The child responds to say that they are not hungry or thirsty and Samantha respects their decision.
Children constantly approach the table and Samantha replenishes the snacks and water as required. Once all the children have had an opportunity to eat and drink or state that they are not hungry, Samantha packs up the table and the snacks.

The question is :
1.2 How could Samantha model and reinforce health eating and nutrition practice with the children during meals times.

and my answer is :
By guiding the children towards to healthy choices by raising their awareness of the right types of foods and drinks. For example playing a role-play resources, board games, puzzles, threading activity, cooking and gardening experience all based on healthy food. Also she could teach the children songs, rhymes, games and shared a book about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles

Hope i am on right tracks, need help
Thank you

Liyana

[Lorina]

How could Samantha model and reinforce health eating and nutrition practice with the children during meals times.

You have some good ideas but the question says "with the children, during meal times". So, for this, she can talk to the children about what fruits they are eating, how the fruits and vegetables are grown, how we benefit from eating different fruits (oranges - protects our skin, gives us good vision), Samantha could join in and eat with the children to role model healthy eating...

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina