DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

SEMESTER SEPTEMBER 2022

Course Code: CSZD2353
Course: HEALTH AND NUTRITION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Name: Vanessa Yew Tze Chin
Matric No: Unu2200565
Lecturer’s Name / Tutor’s Name: Erzian Hanim Binti Mohamad Jaafar
Submission Date:4/11/22
Content
Contents Page

Introduction Pg3

Nutrition Guideline pg4 - 5

Monday pg7-10

Tuesday pg11-14

Wednesday pg15-18
Content
Contents Page

Thursday Pg19-22

Friday pg23 or 26

Conclusion pg27

References pg28-30
Introduction It's difficult to break bad habits. The
same is true for excellent behaviours,
though. Good habits are more likely to
persist with kids when they see and
Children need essential nutrients experience them, especially when it
to be strong and healthy as they comes to food.
grow and develop. A few
advantages of a good diet are: Adaptation of healthy eating practices is
vital for your child's development. The
stable energy power of healthy food is one of the most
strong teeth and bones crucial topics to discuss with your child.
Better mental health: Improves
our ability to think clearly and
stay awake
being healthy in terms of
weight
preventing persistent illnesses
Nutrition Guideline 4½ serves of
vegies

es of
serv
1½ fruit

1½-2 serves
of dairy

of le an
rve s
1½ se eggs, nuts,
m eats, u m es 4 serves of
or le g
seeds grains
Nutrition Guideline Each meal will
have at least 3
of these food
groups.

Fruits or
vegetables will
be provided in
each meal.
Monday
Yogurt, banana, strawberry
and granola

Serving notes Honey lemon chicken

Granola will be served on the side for

breast, mashed sweet potato
children to mix in yogurt themselves
and mango
Chicken breast is leaner and has the
most protein by weight
Fruits should be cut into small pieces
Whole Grain Cheez-It ,
for easy holding
orange juice and raisins
Juices should all be juiced an hour and
kept in refrigirator before serving
 Banana
Breakfast antioxidants
rich in nutrients
potassium
1/2 support digestive health
improve kidney health
Yogurt CUP
high in protein
calcium 1 banana
vitamins
live culture 1 or 2
probiotics
spoonfuls
Strawberry Granola
vitamin C
provides protein
manganese
iron
potassium
vitamin D and vitamin B
folate (vitamin B9)
heart health and
8 large folate
Strawberrie zinc
blood sugar control
 Sweet potato mash
Lunch contain nutrients to
help your baby's eyes
1 oz. grow and develop
contain vitamins, fiber
Chicken breast and minerals
vitamin B, 1/2
vitamin A, vitamin cup
C and vitamin D
calcium
iron and zinc 1/2
cup
Honey & Lemon Mango
long lasting energy support your body's
contains needed immune system
vitamins and minerals contains needed
protects their liver vitamins and minerals
from damage
7 tsp enhanced Vision
 Orange Juice
Snack 120ml Vitamin C
Good source of
potassium, folate and
thiamin
Calcium
Vitamin D

one to
Whole Grain Cheez-It two tbsp.
Made with real
cheese Raisins
Has protein A good source of
Healthier than iron and have some
normal Cheez-it calcium.
10 A good source of
pieces potassium.
Fairly high in fiber
Tuesday
Banana pancakes,
blueberries and milk

Serving notes Tomato sauce spaghetti with

Blueberries should be cut into half

beef meatballs and sprinkle
Beef should be lean and not heavy in
of parmesan cheese
fat
Honeydew should be cut up into small
cubes
Marmalade on toast with
Children should be given a choice if
honeydew
they want the bread toasted or not
 Banana
Breakfast antioxidants
rich in nutrients
potassium
2 support digestive health
improve kidney health
Eggs
iodine and iron
eggs 1
quality protein
omega-3 fat,
banana
vitamins A, D,
150ml
E, and B12

Blueberry Milk
natural source of carbs High-quality protein.
fiber helps promotes Calcium
healthy digestion Potassium
keep cholesterol in
3 - 10 Vitamin D, Vitamin B12
check small & Vitamin A
vitamin C berries Phosphorus
 Tomato sauce
Lunch High in vitamin C
High in provitamin A
Packed with
50g
antioxidants.
Parmesan cheese Helpful for hydration
proteins 2 - 4
calories tbsp.
vitamin A, D,
and B12
3/4
balls
Spaghetti Beef Meatballs
Good source of energy Rich source of iron
Provides fiber Zinc
B vitamins and some Vitamin B-12
protein 2 — 4
tbsp.
 Marmalade
Snack 1/2
tbsp.
Vitamin C
Boosts Immunity
Treats Constipation
Reduces Cold And
Cough Troubles

1
Toast
Important vitamins cup
and minerals like B Honeydew
vitamins, selenium, Folate
potassium and Vitamin K
magnesium Magnesium
1 or 2 Vitamin C
slices
Wednesday
Avocado on toast, scrambled
eggs and soy milk

Serving notes
Fish fingers and peas should be fresh

Fish fingers, mashed peas
and roasted potato
and not frozen
Apple sauce should be homemade or
either low in sugar

Red bean pau with apple

sauce
 Soy milk
Breakfast support digestive health
improve kidney health
calcium
1 or 2 protein
Eggs vitamin D
eggs
iodine and iron
quality protein 150ml
omega-3 fat,
vitamins A, D, 1/2
E, and B12 Avocado
Toast Avacado
fiber
Important vitamins and
vitamin C
minerals like B
magnesium
vitamins, selenium,
1 or 2 folate and vitamin K
potassium and
magnesium sodium, sugar and
slices cholesterol free
 Mashed peas
Lunch vitamin C & K
Folate
Fiber
help to maintain eye,
Fish Sticks brain and bone health
fattier fish offer kids a 1/2
great dose of omega-3
fatty acids
cup
great for development
of the nervous system 1/2 or 1
and vision cup
2 oz. Roasted potatoes
folate
iron
vitamin B6
zinc
 Red Beans
Snack 3.5
ounces
calcium
potassium
iron
copper
magnesium

one to
Bao two tbsp.
Provides energy
Apple Sauce
from carbs
soluble fiber
Filling, children
reduces overall
will be full easier
cholesterol levels
and the risk of heart
1 or 2 disease.
Bao
Thursday
French toast, raspberries,
blackberry

Serving notes ABC soup(soup with carrot,

Raisins can be replaced with

potato, chicken and corn) and
rice
Craisins(Raisins made with
cranberries)
Peanut butter can be changed into
Sunflower seed butter or other nut
Vegetable dumplings and grape
less butter if there are peanut juice
allergies among children
 Raspberry
Breakfast Fiber
Vitamin C
Iron to power healthy
blood and brain
development
3 - 10
small
berries
3 - 10
small
French Toast berries
Blackberry
Loaded with calories rich in antioxidants
Great Source of good source of vitamin C
Carbohydrates supports immune health
Fiber 1 or 2 enhances iron absorption
slices vitamin K

 Lunch

ABC soup
Vitamin A – from carrots. Helps
with vision, reproduction as well as 1/4
the immune system. cup
Vitamin B – from potatoes. Reduces Rice
your risk of stroke, increases cell
provides energy
metabolism and your energy levels.
protein
Vitamin C – from tomatoes. Helps
calcium
with the repair of all body tissues
B-vitamin
and much more. 90
-
125ml
 Snack 1 Cup Grape Juice
rich source of iron
manganese
good antioxidants
high Vitamin C

Vegetable Dumplings
calcium
potassium
magnesium
iron
high in fiber
5
pieces
Friday
Spinach muffin and hot
chocolate

Serving notes
Fridays should be meatless Friday so

Ratatouille and watermelon
no meat should be served on this day
Ranch sauce should be homemade to be
healthy
Watermelon should be cubed and be Celery, baby carrots and
able to hold easily cucumber dipped in
The ranch encourages children to eat delicious ranch sauce
the veggies raw as they have more
nutrients uncooked.

Breakfast
1 or 2
Small
Spinach muffins Muffin
helps prevent constipation
and healthy digestion
Vitamin A – healthy eyes,
vision
Vitamin C – antioxidant
that helps with skin health
Spinach
promote healthy bones,
blood, and cell function
good amount of B
vitamins
1 cup
green
leafy
100ml
Hot Chocolate
keep your kids alert
and concentrated
throughout the day,
but it can also help
them relieve stress
 Watermelon
Lunch boosts immune
system
contain vitamins, fiber
and minerals
develop healthier skin
Ratatouille 1/2
Low in Cholesterol
cup
and Sodium
Dietary Fiber
Vitamin B6
Folate and
Potassium, Vitamin
Contains eggplant,
tomato and
courgettes
1/2
cup
 Ranch
Snack 1
tbsp.
Vitamin C
Good source of
potassium, folate and
thiamin
Calcium
Vitamin D

2 - 8
Celery small
Packed with fiber sticks.
vitamin K Cucumber
potassium and is Stable temperature
loaded with and prevent
electrolytes constipation
2 - 8 small Vitamin K, contain
calcium, iron and
sticks
vitamin B
 Conclusion
Healthy nutrition is crucial for your child's wellbeing,
development, and growth. Children who eat healthily will be
less likely to grow up with chronic conditions like heart
disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and some malignancies.
They will also feel healthier and have greater enjoyment in
life.
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