Nutrition

What is nutrition and how does it affect us in the work place?

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What Does Nutrition mean to you?

Take five minutes to discuss with your group what the word Nutrition means to you.

•Do you think of the benefits of nutrition in your day to day life?

•Does nutrition influence your diet and life choices?

The definition of Nutrition?

The noun NUTRITION has 3 senses:

1. (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance

2. a source of materials to nourish the body

3. the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)

Game!In a group look at the different food and drinks available

•Which has the most Calories•Which foods would you consider the most healthy for a balanced life style

After five minutes we will reconvene, Pick a food or beverage and discuss how it makes you feel. For example does the food chosen make you feel

hungry or happy? Why?

FEEDING YOUNG CHILDREN

• It is important to include all food groups in your child’s dieteveryday.• Children should drink a variety of liquids each day. Choose milk and water most often.• Dieting is not recommended for children because their bodies are still growing and developing. Encourage healthy eating and physical activity for all children.• Choose healthful snacks low in sugar, salt and fat.• Sit with your children when they are eating. Which encourages good table manners, conversation and discourages snacking and possible health risks such as choking.

The Eatwell Plate

The Eatwell plate applies to most people – whether they're a healthy weight or overweight, whether they eat meat or are vegetarian, and no

matter what their ethnic origin.

However, it doesn't apply to children under the age of two because they have different nutritional needs. Between the ages of two and five,

children should gradually move to eating the same foods as the rest of the family, in the proportions shown on the Eatwell plate.

The key to a healthy diet is to do the following:

•Eat the right amount of calories for how active you are, so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat or drink too much, you’ll put on weight. It is important to remember that drinks are included and that concentrated fruit juices (like fruit shoots) for children or

a glass of alcohol for adults can be just as unhealthy as a coke or donut!

•Eat a wide range of foods to ensure that you’re getting a balanced diet and that your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs.

•Food labels can help: use them to check how much sugar foods contain. More than 22.5g of total sugars per 100g means that the food is high in

sugar, while 5g of total sugars or less per 100g means that the food is low in sugar.

Game!

In a small group use your key cards to match

•What Personal/ External influences can influence nutrition and Healthy lifestyle

•Can You think of more?

Get Active

Physical activity plays an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of all people, and it is particularly important for

children and youth. Habits formed early can last a lifetime.

How much physical activity do children need?

•Children aged 5-11 should accumulate at least One hour of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. But more is even better!•To make the most of their physical activity, try to include: Vigorous-intensity activities at least three days per week. Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least three days per week.

Tips to help kids get active

•Encourage walking to school and getting active as a family or walking to local areas near your setting•Get them to bike or run instead of getting a ride to school or play physical at your setting•Have the children rake the leaves, shovel the garden even younger children can benefit from small responsibilities•Encourage the children to dance to their favourite music•Replace computer and TV time with something active•Build active opportunities into daily classroom routines and encourage students to join a school sport team if there isn't one, make one!•Get involved with the forest school scheme and see how it can be applied to your setting

Health Benefits

•Opportunities for socialising•Improve fitness

•Increased concentration•Better academic scores

•Stronger heart, bones and healthier muscles•Healthy growth and development

•Improved self-esteem•Better posture and balance

•Lower stress

How does Nutrition relate to your NVQ Childcare ?

Take Five Minutes to discuss how Nutrition plays a role in your childcare setting

•Think about the areas nutrition activities can cover in the EYFS

•How would you plan a Nutrition (Including Healthy eating and exercise) based Topic to the children

•What activities could you do to promote a healthy lifestyle

•Have you experienced any conflicts in your setting regarding the children's nutritional lifestyle such as an over/under weight child, Refusal to eat or children that dislike physical exercise, How can

you overcome this?

What to do if you feel that Nutrition is lacking in your

setting

• Monitor and observe the situation over a designated period time

•Check the standard measurements

•Gain information from your senior or manager

Where to go for extra Support

Different types of interventions may include:

• social worker • speech and language therapist

• psychologist •physiotherapist • nurse specialist

• additional learning support •health visitor

•Whistleblowing

Areas that may be completed within the units

SHC 32 Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young peoples settings•1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role•5.1 Evaluate how learning activities have affected practice•5.1 Evaluate how learning activities have affected practice

SHC 34 Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings•2.1 Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the duty of care and an

• individual’s rights •2.2 Describe how to manage risks associated with conflicts or dilemmas between an individual’s

• rights and the duty of care •2.3 Explain where to get additional support and advice about conflicts and dilemmas

CYP 3.2 Promote child and young person development

•3.2 Demonstrate how own work environment or service is organised to promote the development of children or young

people CYP 3.1 Understand child and young person development•2.1 Explain how children & young people’s development is influenced by a range of personal factors

•2.3 Explain how theories of development and frameworks to support development influence • current practice

CYP 3.3 Understand how to safeguard the well-being of children & young people

•6.4 Explain ways of empowering children and young people to make positive and informed choices that support their well being and safety.