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Some babies, children and adults are not able to eat certain foods as they cause a reaction in the body.

1. What are two of the reactions caused by food intolerance? 2. Give two foods that frequently can cause a reaction. 3.What do many doctors believe is the connection between weaning

and food intolerance? 4. What aspect of food do we also think is connected to behavioural

problems?


5. Why do some parents prefer to give their children organic foods?

5. Why do some parents prefer to give their children organic foods?


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Obesity in Children The British Medical

Association has recently stated that 15% of all children in the U.K. are overweight or obese.

6. Give two ways that parents and carers can help prevent obesity in children.

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7. You are taking a child out for the day what snacks and drinks should you take for them?

8. How much exercise should the child get each day?

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Food and Exercise Good diet in children should be

combined with exercise. 9. Why should children also have

regular exercise in combination with good eating habits?

10. Should children be put on a weight loss diet? Explain your answer.

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Illness can be caused by a poor diet

11. Give one illness caused by poor diet and say how it is caused.

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12. What are three benefits for a child in sitting at the table for family meals?


Faddy Eaters 13. What are three ways to help

prevent children from being faddy or poor eaters?

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Suggested Answers 1. Rash, swellings, cramps, loss of

conscience. 2. Wheat, nuts, eggs, seafood, cows

milk. 3. Weaning too quickly. 4. Additives. 5. Concerns about farming methods,

quality, use of chemicals on crops and now GM food concerns.

6. Exercise,avoid sugary drinks and foods, keep a balanced diet, teach good eating habits.

7. Water , fruit juice perhaps mixed with sparkling water, bread roll, dried fruit, banana.

8. 1 hour. 9. Burns off excess calories,

improves digestion and increases healthy appetite.

10. No. It can lead to eating disorders good future eating habits will allow the child to grow into their weight.

11. Rickets from lack of vitamin D, scurvy from lack of vitamin C, constipation from lack of fibre, anaemia from lack of iron, etc…

12. Social occasion, learn social skills, better for digestion, avoids snacking, can mark a religious or traditional family event.

13. Make sure the child has exercise, give small portions, make the food attractive and interesting, avoid both strong and bland food, make meals a special occasion…

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