Childhood by Arina Pozdirca https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths Made with an open mind en-us 2018-12-04 13:43:59 UTC 2026-01-07 04:14:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Nutritional Requirements arina_pozdirca21 https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/310890012 Children ages 3-9 are required to have a higher intake of a variety of proteins, especially carbohydrates and amino acids. These amino acids will help the young, growing body maintain healthy bones, blood, muscles, and organs. carbs will also being in charge in providing lots of energy for the kids and prevent them from quick fatigue. ]]> 2018-12-04 14:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/310890012 Main Nutrition Sources arina_pozdirca21 https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/310907814 The main nutrient sources containing in a Childs diet are nutrient dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. These foods act on packing as much vitamins and minerals into the developing body. Calcium is also a must have nutrient for children for the development and strength of their bones and teeth, a crucial part of a Childs development. ]]> 2018-12-04 14:37:33 UTC https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/310907814 Nutritional Deficiencies arina_pozdirca21 https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/311752608 The 2 most common child deficiencies... 
 - Vitamin D deficiency caused by the lack of sunlight they get especially in the winter which affect their calcium levels and cause bone and muscle pain
- Iron deficiency Anemia is often the result of low iron in children, caused by a poor, unbalanced diet, or the Childs inability to absorb iron from their food.
]]> 2018-12-06 11:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/311752608 Who's Responsible? arina_pozdirca21 https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/311756953 at this young age group, parents to guardians are still the main people who are responsible for picking out and giving the child their meals, which ensures they are getting enough of everything they need. However, leaning closer to the end of the 'child' age group, kids around 8-9 will often have a say and pick a few foods on their own. ]]> 2018-12-06 12:05:17 UTC https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/311756953 Influencing Factors arina_pozdirca21 https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/311757671 factors that impact kid's diets are...
1. parents - pick and control meals 
2. classmates/friends - trusted by other kids to introduce new foods to them during play                                      dates or lunches that intrigues them to try/eat it 
3. media - commercials mesmerize kids into wanting the newest food due to their attractive look
4. likes & dislikes - a big influencing factor in kids as many of them develop strict, minimal diets due to the plethora of dislikes they hold 
5. allergies/intolerances - lots of kids develop their allergies or intolerances at this age, and when discovering one's restriction, it puts a restrain on certain meals ]]> 2018-12-06 12:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/arina_pozdirca21/ecb05chcoths/wish/311757671