Title: Identify components of healthy snacks for young children.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36) > Section: Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for Children

Identification should include dietary needs associated with developmental milestones, portion control, appropriate foods for young children, age-appropriate food substitutions (e.g., boiled carrots for toddlers, carrot sticks for older children), culturally appropriate foods, and food allergies.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What dietary needs are associated with developmental milestones?
- What factors affect dietary choices? What are some common childhood allergies?
- What does culturally appropriate food refer to?

Communication

- What is the significance of communicating with parents and children about dietary choices?
- What resources are available regarding dietary guidelines?
- How can one work with parents to share culturally significant foods or holidays?
- How are menus for meals and snacks shared with parents?

Leadership

- Why is it important to consider the dietary diversities of each child?
- What are some strategies for encouraging children to make healthy choices?
- How can one use culturally appropriate foods to teach valuable lessons to children?
- What new initiatives about food could one use in planning healthy meals and snacks for children?

Management

- Why is it important to involve children in the decision-making process of creating snacks?
- Why are sanitation and safety important in preparing snacks?
- What skills could be developed in preparing healthy food and snack?
- How can children be involved in the preparation of meals and snacks?

Teacher Resource:

- ChooseMyPlate