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NDD10603 Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition (NUTRITION)

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At what age range are children categorized as toddlers?

a)

0-1 years

b)

1-3 years

c)

3-5 years

d)

5-7 years

2.

What BMI-for-age percentile range is considered normal for children?

a)

Below 5th percentile

b)

5th to 84th percentile

c)

85th to 94th percentile

d)

95th percentile and above

3.

What percentage of total energy intake should come from fat for toddlers?

a)

15-25%

b)

25-35%

c)

35-45%

d)

45-55%

4.

Why is accurate growth monitoring crucial in toddlers and preschoolers?

a)

It ensures complete protection against infections

b)

It is a key indicator of nutritional status and health

c)

It tracks the child’s readiness for academic learning

d)

It helps assess and calculate family income assistance

5.

Which food is recommended to avoid due to the risk of dental caries in toddlers?

a)

Low-fat foods

b)

High fiber foods

c)

High protein foods

d)

Sticky carbohydrate foods

6.

At what age should stature be used to measure a child instead of recumbent length?

a)

At 6 months

b)

After 1 year

c)

After 2 years

d)

When walking begins

7.

How much total fluid intake is recommended per day for preschoolers?

a)

1.0 L/day

b)

1.3 L/day

c)

1.5 L/day

d)

1.7 L/day

8.

WHO growth chart categorises BMI-for-age Z-score of _____ as wasted.

a)

< -3

b)

< -2

c)

> 1

d)

> 3

9.

What behaviour is encouraged to prevent 'stool holding' in children experiencing constipation?

a)

Limiting outdoor activities

b)

Strict potty training methods

c)

Increasing high-fiber foods

d)

Decreasing fluid intake

10.

What micronutrient is important for bone growth in preschoolers?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Vitamin A

d)

Vitamin C

11.

Which statement is true about the cognitive development of preschoolers?

a)

They are highly egocentric

b)

They use less than 1000 words

c)

They prefer solitary play over interactive play

d)

They can easily accept others' points of view

12.

How does 'food neophobia' primarily manifest in toddlers?

a)

Indifference to food textures

b)

An extreme desire for new foods

c)

A strong preference for familiar foods

d)

Avoidance of or reluctance to try new foods

13.

What is a common consequence of undernutrition in toddlers?

a)

Overweight

b)

Rapid growth

c)

Cognitive impairment

d)

Increased appetite

14.

What is the daily recommended intake of dietary fiber for toddlers?

a)

5-10 g

b)

10-15 g

c)

15-20 g

d)

20-30 g

15.

How much weight does a preschooler typically gain per year?

a)

1 kg

b)

2 kg

c)

3 kg

d)

4 kg

16.

Which behaviour indicates that a toddler is developing fine motor and visual motor coordination skills?

a)

Climbing and jumping

b)

Naming colors and shapes

c)

Holding prolonged conversations

d)

Playing with larger objects like a favorite ball

17.

"A" in the A-B-C of meeting children's nutritional needs stand for

a)

activity

b)

attention to diet

c)

adequate amount of food

d)

avoidance of sugary foods

18.

How many minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity should children and adolescents accumulate daily?

a)

30 minutes

b)

40 minutes

c)

50 minutes

d)

60 minutes

19.

Which activity is recommended to increase bone strength in children?

a)

Walking

b)

Cycling

c)

Jumping rope

d)

Swimming

20.

What is the recommended daily screen time limit for children aged 2-4 years?

a)

No more than 30 minutes

b)

No more than 1 hour

c)

No more than 2 hours

d)

No more than 3 hours