WorksheetsNDD10603 Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition (NUTRITION)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
At what age range are children categorized as toddlers?
0-1 years
1-3 years
3-5 years
5-7 years
What BMI-for-age percentile range is considered normal for children?
Below 5th percentile
5th to 84th percentile
85th to 94th percentile
95th percentile and above
What percentage of total energy intake should come from fat for toddlers?
15-25%
25-35%
35-45%
45-55%
Why is accurate growth monitoring crucial in toddlers and preschoolers?
It ensures complete protection against infections
It is a key indicator of nutritional status and health
It tracks the child’s readiness for academic learning
It helps assess and calculate family income assistance
Which food is recommended to avoid due to the risk of dental caries in toddlers?
Low-fat foods
High fiber foods
High protein foods
Sticky carbohydrate foods
At what age should stature be used to measure a child instead of recumbent length?
At 6 months
After 1 year
After 2 years
When walking begins
How much total fluid intake is recommended per day for preschoolers?
1.0 L/day
1.3 L/day
1.5 L/day
1.7 L/day
WHO growth chart categorises BMI-for-age Z-score of _____ as wasted.
< -3
< -2
> 1
> 3
What behaviour is encouraged to prevent 'stool holding' in children experiencing constipation?
Limiting outdoor activities
Strict potty training methods
Increasing high-fiber foods
Decreasing fluid intake
What micronutrient is important for bone growth in preschoolers?
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Which statement is true about the cognitive development of preschoolers?
They are highly egocentric
They use less than 1000 words
They prefer solitary play over interactive play
They can easily accept others' points of view
How does 'food neophobia' primarily manifest in toddlers?
Indifference to food textures
An extreme desire for new foods
A strong preference for familiar foods
Avoidance of or reluctance to try new foods
What is a common consequence of undernutrition in toddlers?
Overweight
Rapid growth
Cognitive impairment
Increased appetite
What is the daily recommended intake of dietary fiber for toddlers?
5-10 g
10-15 g
15-20 g
20-30 g
How much weight does a preschooler typically gain per year?
1 kg
2 kg
3 kg
4 kg
Which behaviour indicates that a toddler is developing fine motor and visual motor coordination skills?
Climbing and jumping
Naming colors and shapes
Holding prolonged conversations
Playing with larger objects like a favorite ball
"A" in the A-B-C of meeting children's nutritional needs stand for
activity
attention to diet
adequate amount of food
avoidance of sugary foods
How many minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity should children and adolescents accumulate daily?
30 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
60 minutes
Which activity is recommended to increase bone strength in children?
Walking
Cycling
Jumping rope
Swimming
What is the recommended daily screen time limit for children aged 2-4 years?
No more than 30 minutes
No more than 1 hour
No more than 2 hours
No more than 3 hours
