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1. Fill in each blank space with the missing answer As per guided…

1. Fill in each blank space with the missing answer

As per guided by ‘Eat for Health Educator Guide’, it is important to know how to interpret food labels and identify the nutrition content and ingredients of concern that may contribute to poor nutrition. 
 

Benchmark Criteria

Demonstrate knowledge evidence of how to interpret food labels and identify nutrition content and ingredients of concern that may contribute to poor nutrition.

Question 16b, 16c and 16d

Resources

Refer to ‘Eat for Health Educator Guide’ pages 48-49.

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Nutrition Information Servings per package – 16 Serving size – 30g
(2/3 cup) Per serve Per 100g Energy 432kJ 1441kJ Protein 2.8g
9.3g Fat Total 0.4g 1.2g Saturated 0.1g 0.3g Carbohyd…
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Fill in the blanks in the paragraph below.

 

The ‘Nutrition information’ provides guidance to food choices.  It will state the________ per pack and the serving_______. Other than water, food label must show a list of________. These are listed in________________ order of their proportion by weight in the food.  If water is added, the label should state________________. If fat or sugar are listed as the first or second ingredient, it is highly likely that this is a________________ food.

 

 

2. From the brand comparison below, in a few sentences, explain what ingredients could contribute to poor nutrition. 

HINT: Consider the Nutrition Information provided. https://www.finder.com.au/cereal-comparison

Benchmark Criteria

Demonstrate knowledge evidence of how to interpret food labels and identify nutrition content and ingredients of concern that may contribute to poor nutrition.

Question 16b, 16c and 16d

Resources 

Refer to ‘Eat for Health Educator Guide’ pages 48-49.

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Which are the best and worst cereals? Five of the healthiest
cereals on the market Health Star Total Fibre (g Sugars (g per
Sodium (g per Product Brand Rating per 100g) 100g) 1…
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3. One way that poor nutrition can impact a child is with tooth decay. Put into order the steps of tooth decay.

HINT: You can access Tooth Decay in Young Children to support you in the following question.

 

Drag the items below to place them in the correct order

 

1. Acid is produced

2. Eat Sugar

3. Tooth is damaged

4. A hole in the tooth is created

5. Bacteria feeds

 

 

4. What are signs of tooth decay? (As an educator, you may be the first person to spot this.)

HINT: You can refer to Does your child have this disease to support you in the following question.

Select one of the following

 

Grey, brown or black spots on the teeth

 

Waking from sleep, frequently

 

Bad breath

 

Showing signs of pain or discomfort

 

White patches on the teeth, close to the gum line

 

All of the above

 

 

5. Describe three (3) potential impacts on a child who has oral disease and/or severe tooth decay.

HINT: Refer to the following two resources to help you with your answers.
Raising Children ‘Tooth Decay
Australia Government, Department of Health and Welfare – Oral health and dental care in Australia

 

6. While it is important for us to ensure the safety of children at the service, ensuring that they are growing healthily is just as critical. Healthy growth is about the food they eat and the opportunities they get to move and be physically active. 

 

Referring to the guidelines from our Department of Health for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, what are the six (6) benefits of supporting children to be active.
 

 

7. Choose the correct amount of minimum daily physical activity required for the following age groups:

Babies (0-1)
Toddlers (1-3)
Pre-schoolers (3-5)
Children and Young People (5-12).
HINT: You may like to refer to Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines and the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines.

For each definition, select an option from the dropdown below it

30 minutes tummy time

Babies

Children and young people

Pre-schoolers

Toddlers

 

180 minutes physical activity of which 60 minute is energetic

Babies

Children and young people

Pre-schoolers

Toddlers

 

180 minutes physical activity

Babies

Children and young people

Pre-schoolers

Toddlers

 

60 min or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity (aerobic)

Babies

Children and young people

Pre-schoolers

Toddlers