CPN CPN Nutrition & Meal Planning

Question 1

At what age is it generally recommended to introduce solid foods to infants in the US?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

4 months

Answer

12 months

Question 2

Which food is a choking hazard for children under age 4 and should be avoided or modified?

Accepted Answer

Whole grapes

Answer

Mashed potatoes

Answer

Soft cooked carrots

Answer

Pureed apple

Question 3

Which vitamin deficiency is a concern for children following a strict vegan diet?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

Vitamin C

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin D2

Question 4

A child refuses to eat vegetables consistently. What is the best evidence-based approach for a nanny to take?

Accepted Answer

Offer vegetables repeatedly over time without pressure

Answer

Force the child to eat the vegetables at every meal

Answer

Replace vegetables with fruit at every meal

Answer

Reward the child with dessert only if vegetables are eaten

Question 5

What is the recommended daily dairy or calcium-equivalent intake for a child aged 2-3 years in the US?

Accepted Answer

2 cups per day

Answer

1 cup per day

Answer

3 cups per day

Answer

4 cups per day

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?

Accepted Answer

Gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy

Answer

Artificial coloring

Answer

High fructose corn syrup

Answer

Preservatives like BHA and BHT