Chapter

Childhood

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Growth Energy

   "Childhood nutritional needs change as children leave the toddler years. From ages four to eight, school-aged children grow consistently, but at a slower rate than infants and toddlers. They also expe

2. Micronutrients

   "Micronutrient needs should be met with foods first. Parents and caregivers should select a variety of foods from each food group to ensure that nutritional requirements are met. Because children grow

3. Food Access

   "A number of factors can influence children’s eating habits and attitudes toward food. Family environment, societal trends, taste preferences, and messages in the media all impact the emotions that ch

4. Food Reactions

   "The development of food allergies remains an issue for school-aged children. Recent studies show that three million children under age eighteen are allergic to at least one type of food. Some of the