Part 1: Introduction New Foods
In a two-paragraph overview, address the following items below on introducing new foods to young children:
- What is the importance of introducing young children to new foods?
- Discuss four strategies you would use to encourage young children to try new foods.
Part 2: Menu Planning
In this part of the assignment, you will create a 3-day menu plan for the age group of your choice that would be appropriate for the early learning environment. Your menu must include:
- Identification of specific age group
- 2-3 year-olds
- 4-5 year-olds
- 6-8 year-olds
- Food choices for breakfast
- 1 serving of fruit
- 1 serving of whole grain
- 1 serving of diary
- Food choices for lunch
- 1 serving from all 4 food groups (protein, fruits/vegetables, whole grains, dairy)
- 1 recommended ‘new food’ for young children to try
- Food choices for two snacks
- 1 serving from at least 2 different food groups (protein, fruits/vegetables, whole grains, dairy)
- Alternative food choices for children with allergies, food preferences (vegetarians, etc.), or other dietary restrictions
