Health Eating Habits
How many calories do children ages 2–3 need each day?
1,000-1,400
How many hours of sleep do young children need?
About 10–11 hours
What is the average age for girls to be toilet trained?
29 months
What is a food allergy?
When the body has a specific and reproducible immune response to certain foods
How long should you scrub your hands when washing?
At least 20 seconds
Why can too much milk cause iron deficiency in preschoolers?
Calcium interferes with the absorption of iron
During which sleep stage do nightmares usually occur?
REM, usually in the second half of sleep
What is the average age for boys to be toilet trained?
31 months
How severe can the body's immune response to a food be?
It can be severe and life threatening
What two songs can you hum to time your handwashing?
Happy Birthday or the ABCs (from beginning to end twice)
What can happen if young children get used to high-fat, very sweet, and salty flavors?
They may have trouble eating foods with more subtle flavors like fruits and vegetables
What are sleep terrors characterized by?
A sudden arousal from deep sleep with a scream or cry, lasting up to 10 minutes
What percentage of children are toilet trained by 36 months?
98%
What is a consequence of childhood obesity?
High blood pressure and high cholesterol (risk factors for cardiovascular disease)
What is the first step of proper handwashing?
Wet hands with clean running water, turn off the tap, and apply soap
What is one of the main goals when establishing eating patterns?
Keeping mealtime pleasant and not engaging in power struggles over food
How many hours of sleep do adults generally need?
Between 7-9 hours
What matters more than a child's age for toilet training?
Physical and emotional readiness
What future health risk do children with obesity face?
They are more likely to become adults with obesity, linked to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer
What is the last step of proper handwashing?
Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them
How many calories do children ages 4–8 need each day?
1,200–2,000 calories
What is another name for sleepwalking?
Somnambulism
What can happen if toilet training is started too early?
It might take longer to train the child
What breathing problems can childhood obesity cause?
Asthma and sleep apnea
Name two times you should wash your hands.
Before eating, after using the toilet, after blowing your nose, after touching animals, or after touching garbage (any two)