Preschool Nutrition Module Post Test
This post test is to be taken after you have finished reading the Preschool Module. Once you finish the test and click submit you will get a popup box. Click on "View Score" and review your answers.  If you answered any questions incorrectly you will want to close out of the review and go back to the pop up box and click on "Edit your Response".  Review those parts of the policy/module again that you missed and correct those answers before submitting them again. After you have corrected your test and resubmitted your response you can close out and proceed to the next step in your New Employee Training.
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Name *
Which WIC agency are you with? *
1.  During the early childhood years, many lifelong food habits, likes, and dislikes are established. *
1 point
2.  Toddlers like to copy adults and are likely to copy their parents’ eating habits. *
1 point
3.  Serving sizes are the same for both children and adults. *
1 point
4.  If a child is given an adult-sized serving, such as an 8-ounce glass of milk, the child may “fill up” and lose his appetite for other foods in the meal. *
1 point
5. Check all of the following ways in which parents can influence the development of healthy eating habits in their child: *
1 point
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6.  If a child dislikes a certain food, avoid making an issue of the situation, as this is likely to make the child more determined to resist the food. *
1 point
7.  It is normal for children to lose interest in an activity like eating after a short amount of time. *
1 point
8.  If a child goes on a “food jag” it usually won’t last long, if an issue is not made of it. *
1 point
9.  Serve meals and snacks on a set but flexible schedule. *
1 point
10. Which are desirable qualities for eating utensils for small children? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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11. If a child dislikes a certain food, some possible alternatives are: (select all that apply) *
1 point
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12. Match the phrase on the left with the correct answer on the right.   *
6 points
2
calcium
iron
C
1.5 - 2
2-5
The Dairy/Milk Group is famous for providing this nutrient?
The total number of cups of milk needed daily for children between 1-5 years of age is?
The Protein Foods Group, provides protein but also provides?
The number of ounces of protein foods needed daily by 1-5 year olds is?
The Fruit and Vegetable groups are good sources of this vitamin.
Children should have how many cups of each Fruit and Vegetables per day?
13. Which foods may cause fatal choking in young children? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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14. What are the most appropriate drinks for a child? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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15. Most young children have certain food “likes and dislikes.” Select all foods that children typically dislike. (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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16.  Snacks are always “junk foods”. *
1 point
17.  Snacks can supplement meals, providing nutrients which were not eaten at mealtime. *
1 point
18.  It is important to plan the best times in the day to offer snacks so that a child’s appetite at meal time is not spoiled. *
1 point
19.  A child must eat everything on her plate in order to have dessert. *
1 point
20.  A parent should be a short order cook and prepare only the foods the child likes. *
1 point
21.  Parents should control the amount of food their child eats at a meal. *
1 point
22.  A child should have juice or milk whenever she wants. *
1 point
23.  A child should be encouraged to help with meal preparation. *
1 point
24.  It is important that preschoolers get regular physical activity. *
1 point
25.  Sugar causes hyperactivity in children. *
1 point
26.  Grazing is a good way for children to consume their food throughout the day. *
1 point
27.  Select the best options. If a child does not want to eat at meal time, the parent should: (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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28.  Grazing puts a child at a disadvantage for the following reasons.  (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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29. What types of health issues can occur due to being overweight or obese? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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30. Overweight and obesity are major health problems for children. Which factors contribute to this problem? *
1 point
31. When discussing the topic of overweight/obesity with families, which of the counseling points below are appropriate? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
Required
32.  A common cause of anemia in 1-2 year olds is excessive milk intake. *
1 point
33.  Iron from plant sources is better absorbed by the body than iron from animal sources. *
1 point
34.  Dental caries is the most common disease for all age groups beyond infancy. *
1 point
35. What are some of the symptoms of anemia? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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36. Brushing and flossing a child’s teeth is important for keeping teeth healthy.  Which of the below factors is a healthy habit for preventing dental caries? (Select all that apply) *
1 point
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37. Jamie Peters is a 3-year-old girl.  She is in the WIC clinic today for a recertification. Jamie’s mother tells you that she usually gives her 12-16 ounces soda and sports drinks rather than juice because that is what she and Jamie’s dad drink. Jamie’s parents have a difficult time getting her to bed in the evening so they give her a bottle of milk. Jamie’s dad smokes inside the home. On the computer her BMI is plotted above the 95th percentile.
Based on the information you gathered from Jamie’s mom, use the Preschool Nutrition module’s nutrition risk factor list and select all the risk factors that apply to Jamie. *
1 point
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