Question

Chapter 14 Scenario: Preschool Nutritional Deficiencies Plan A
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ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION
Objective:
To develop a plan that addresses children’s common nutrient deficiencies and to evaluate the plan.

Scenario:
As a Head Start teacher, you know that many of the children you work with do not have access to foods that are essential for optimum growth and development. After doing considerable research and reading, you want to formulate a plan with the objective of improving the nutritional status of the children in your classroom.

1. List the nutrient deficiencies, and their respective food group, that you would anticipate among this group of children based on what you have learned from the chapter.

2. Be sure to read the SELF-EVALUATION section below to guide your thinking. Write your self-evaluation after you have completed your plan.

3. Review the assessment rubric to see how your assignment and self-evaluation will be graded.
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Self-Evaluation

1. For each item in your plan:
    a. Explain how this item addresses the issues in the scenario.
    b. Give evidence from the chapter supporting this item (with citations).

2. Describe and justify how your plan would improve teaching and learning in the scenario.
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Answer 1

Nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages. The most common nutrient deficiencies among school children are: calcium, fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamin E. It has been reported that the 2 most common deficiencies seen in generally healthy children are iron and vitamin D deficiency.

• Iron deficiency- Red meat , shellfish, beans, seeds and green leafy vegetables containing iron.
• Iodine deficiency-Thyroid hormones are involved in many bodily processes, such as growth, brain development, and bone maintenance. They also regulate your metabolic rate. Childrens must eat fish, diary and eggs
• Vitamin D deficiency- It is a fat-soluble vitamin that functions like a steroid hormone in your body. Vitamin D is produced from cholesterol in your skin upon exposure to sunlight. Egg yolk, Fish like sardine are the rich source of vitamin d
• Calcium deficiency- Calcium is essential for every cell in your body. It mineralizes bones and teeth, especially during times of rapid growth. It is also very important for bone maintenance. Fish, diary products,dark green vegetables are the source of calcium.
• Vitamin A deficiency- Vitamin A is an essential fat-soluble vitamin. It helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, bones, and cell membranes. Furthermore, it produces eye pigments, which are necessary for vision. Sweet potato, carrot, fish liver oil are the source of vitamin A.

The parents and teachers should be aware of the deficiency disorder in children. The above mentioned foods must include in their daily diet. The foods containing added sugar and saturated fat must be avoided. A diet chart for the school children are given following.

Ages 9 to 13: Daily guidelines for girls

Calories	1,400-2,200, depending on growth and activity level
Protein	4-6 ounces
Fruits	1.5-2 cups
Vegetables	1.5-3 cups
Grains	5-7 ounces
Dairy	3 cups

Ages 9 to 13: Daily guidelines for boys

Calories	1,600-2,600, depending on growth and activity level
Protein	5-6.5 ounces
Fruits	1.5-2 cups
Vegetables	2-3.5 cups
Grains	5-9 ounces
Dairy	3 cups