Chapter 15, Problem 4TF

Summary Introduction

To examine: Whether the statement, “young children often get “stuck” on particular foods”, is true or false.

Introduction: Young children are categorized as toddlers with 1 to 3 years of age and preschoolers with 3 to 5 years of age. They have a transition from milk-fed infant stage to independent feeding. Their eating patterns and behaviors may vary as their diet becomes less dense in nutrients. They have certain nutrient requirements such as calcium, iron, vitamin D, fiber, and fluid in their diets.