CPN Nutrition & Meal Planning Flashcards

What is the recommended maximum daily added sugar intake for children aged 2-18 years according to the American Heart Association?

Answer: No more than 25 grams (6 teaspoons)

The American Heart Association recommends children aged 2-18 consume no more than 25 grams (6 teaspoons) of added sugar per day.

When preparing meals for a child with a peanut allergy, what is the safest practice for a nanny?

Answer: Eliminate all peanut products from the preparation area and use dedicated utensils

Cross-contact with even trace amounts of peanut protein can trigger severe reactions, so eliminating peanuts and using dedicated equipment is the safest approach.

Which beverage is NOT recommended for children under 12 months of age?

Answer: Pasteurized cow's milk

Cow's milk should not be given as a main drink to infants under 12 months because it lacks key nutrients and can stress infant kidneys.

A toddler in your care has iron-deficiency anemia. Which food pairing best enhances iron absorption?

Answer: Spinach with orange juice

Vitamin C-rich foods like orange juice dramatically enhance non-heme iron absorption from plant sources like spinach.

What does 'family-style' meal service mean in the context of child feeding best practices?

Answer: Food is placed on the table and children serve themselves age-appropriately

Family-style serving lets children develop self-regulation by choosing how much they eat, supporting healthy eating behaviors long-term.

Which nutrient is especially important to ensure adequate intake of in breastfed infants in the US?

Answer: Vitamin D

The AAP recommends vitamin D supplementation of 400 IU/day for breastfed infants because breast milk alone typically does not provide sufficient amounts.