CPN CPN Nutrition & Meal Planning 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At what age is it generally recommended to introduce solid foods to infants in the US?
- 3 months
- 4 months
- Around 6 months (Correct answer)
- 12 months
Correct answer: Around 6 months
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends introducing solid foods around 6 months of age when infants show signs of readiness.
Question 2: Which food is a choking hazard for children under age 4 and should be avoided or modified?
- Mashed potatoes
- Whole grapes (Correct answer)
- Soft cooked carrots
- Pureed apple
Correct answer: Whole grapes
Whole grapes are a significant choking hazard for young children and should always be cut into quarters before serving.
Question 3: Which vitamin deficiency is a concern for children following a strict vegan diet?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12 (Correct answer)
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin D2
Correct answer: Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, making supplementation essential for children on strict vegan diets.
Question 4: A child refuses to eat vegetables consistently. What is the best evidence-based approach for a nanny to take?
- Force the child to eat the vegetables at every meal
- Offer vegetables repeatedly over time without pressure (Correct answer)
- Replace vegetables with fruit at every meal
- Reward the child with dessert only if vegetables are eaten
Correct answer: Offer vegetables repeatedly over time without pressure
Research shows that repeated, low-pressure exposure to foods is the most effective way to expand children's acceptance of new foods.
Question 5: What is the recommended daily dairy or calcium-equivalent intake for a child aged 2-3 years in the US?
- 1 cup per day
- 2 cups per day (Correct answer)
- 3 cups per day
- 4 cups per day
Correct answer: 2 cups per day
The USDA dietary guidelines recommend 2 cups of dairy per day for children aged 2-3 to support bone growth.
Question 6: Which common allergen must a nanny be especially careful to identify on food labels when caring for a child with known food allergies?
- Artificial coloring
- High fructose corn syrup
- Gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy (Correct answer)
- Preservatives like BHA and BHT
Correct answer: Gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy
The FDA requires the top 9 major allergens—including peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, and sesame—to be clearly labeled on packaged foods.
CPN CPN Nutrition & Meal Planning 1
At what age is it generally recommended to introduce solid foods to infants in the US?