NUTR 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Sachet, Dietary Reference Intake, Retinol
5 Dec 2017
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De nitions of this life cycle stage: toddlers between the ages of 1-3 years. Toddler stage is characterized by rapid increase in gross and ne motor skills: preschoolers- between the ages of 3-5 years. Characterized by increasing autonomy, broader social circumstances, increasing language skills, expanding self-control. Feeding recommendations health canada: refer to these recommendations (textbook is american) (toddlerhood = 6-24 months) 1. serve small nutritious meals and snacks each day: toddlers and preschoolers have small stomachs, and so they need to eat small amounts of food more often throughout the day. Recommendations for young children (health canada: do not restrict nutritious foods because of their potential allergen content. Offer a variety of foods from the four food groups: offer a variety of nutritious foods, including some choices that contain different avours, colours and textures such as 2% milk, peanut butter and avocado. Energy needs: equations for estimating energy requirements have been developed (eer): 13-36 months.
