Childrens Nutrition

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Young children and teens tend to be “picky eaters.” This may lead to an imbalanced diet, poor intake of vitamins and minerals, and an increased risk of nutrient deficiencies. In this discussion you will gather and share ideas to help with this problem. Your first post should include the following three points.

1) Choose to discuss either toddlers/children OR ‘tweens’/teens. Briefly discuss the reason for your selection.

2) Using the HON website from Unit 1, research to find a reliable source for specific tips and strategies on how to encourage children to eat a well balanced diet. Include the web link to the specific article.

3) Using your research, describe at least one idea which might be used to support with eating/feeding challenges of children. Do you think the idea will work? Why or why not? Have you tried any of the ideas with your family or seen others use the suggestions? Discuss.

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Healthy Eating Amongst ‘Tweens and Teens’
Undoubtedly, most toddlers, ‘tweens', and teenagers tend to be choosy about what they
eat. They may hate or like food based on factors such as taste, color, texture, and event
temperature. This condition has been termed as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
(ARFID) or Selective Eating Disorder. This disorder leads to imbalanced dieting which, in turn,
causes nutrient deficiencies in these children. Lack of vital nutrients leads to conditions such as
stunted growth, low immunity, underdeveloped brain, among others ("Avoidant/Restrictive Food
Intake Disorder: Signs and Symptoms"). This paper will address the issue of ARFID amongst
‘tweens and teens’. It will also explore on some of the strategies that may be adopted by parents
to encourage these groups of children to eat a balanced diet. Unlike toddlers, who are still on the
constant watch and care of their mothers or caretakers, school-aged children and teenagers are a
little bit more independent when making decisions on ...


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