CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks

This document provides information about the assessments and requirements for the unit CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks. It includes short questions, case studies, research activities, and a personal/reflective journal. The document also discusses the National Quality Standard and the regulations related to food and beverages in children services. It provides guidelines for introducing solids to babies and the recommended water intake for toddlers and pre-schoolers. The document emphasizes the importance of healthy eating habits and physical activity in preventing childhood obesity.

CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
Assessment
To achieve a competent result for this unit you must satisfactorily complete all the assessments
requirements listed below.
Assessments for this unit are as follows:
Assessment Number Type of Assessment Description and location
Assessment 1 Short
Questions/Multiple
Choice
Questions/True or
False
There are short questions found in this booklet.
You will be given the opportunity to respond to each
question in your own words in a written format. In
special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 2 Case
studies/Scenarios
There are Case studies/scenarios in this booklet. Read
the case studies given and answer the questions that
follow. Use your own words in answering these case
studies.
Assessment 3 Research Activity There are research activities found in this booklet. You
are required to research the topic and respond to each
question in your own words in a written format. In
special cases you may respond verbally.
Assessment 4 Personal/Reflective
Journal
Instructions for the journal are in the supervised work
placement booklet
Assessment 5 Third Party
Observation
Will be performed by the workplace supervisor while the
student is on Work Placement.
Assessment 6 Work Place
Observation
Your workplace supervisor observes you in the work
place setting demonstrating the practical application of
the skills and knowledge that you have gained in relation
to these units. Your supervisor is required to observe
you performing tasks in the workplace using the
checklist provided in the third party report. During the
observation your assessor will make a judgment as to
whether you have met the required skill level for the
qualification, or if further practice is required.
Instructions and checklist for work placement are in the
supervised work placement booklet. When an assessor is
unable to visit the workplace they shall liaise with your
workplace supervisor to confirm your ability to perform
the tasks as part of the training package.
Assessment 7 Portfolio In your portfolio you should collect information relevant
to the unit such as the Children’s Developmental Stages,
Playground policies etc.

Instructions to the Student
Please read all the information given to you before you start any assessment task. If you do not
understand some or all of the questions, please ask your trainer/assessor for assistance.
Attempt to answer ALL questions in your own words on the assessment paper provided. The questions
are designed to assess your understanding of the unit as well as your underpinning knowledge. To
satisfactorily complete this assessment task you are required to complete the whole assessment. To do
this you will need to answer all questions correctly and demonstrate you have achieved the required
knowledge to industry standards. This assessment is intended to be fair and flexible. If you feel that we
should change any aspect of this assessment to be fair, equitable or flexible, immediately contact your
assessor who will attempt to make alternative arrangements.
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Assessment Tasks Outcome
Unit: CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
Student ID: Click here to enter text.
Student Name: Click here to enter text.
Assessors Feedback
Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback. A copy
must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
Tasks included in submission
Assessment
Tasks
Title Satisfactory/
Not yet
satisfactory
Assessor
Signature
Date Re-submission
Satisfactory/ Not
yet satisfactory
Short Questions Assessment 1
Case Study 1-2 Assessment 2
Research
Activity 1-4
Assessment 3
Satisfactory Not Yet Satisfactory
Assessor Signed: Assessor Name: Date:
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Assessment 1
Short Questions
1. Education and care services must prepare and provide food in a way that is safe for the
children in their care, in order to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases through food.
Read the following statements and indicate whether they are True or False.
Statement
Australia’s food safety standards state that reheated food should reach
50°C. False
Always wash and dry your hands before handling food. There is no need to
wear gloves when cooking food if your hands are clean and dry. False
Educators should not allow children to share individual eating or drinking
utensils, or take food from other children’s plates or bowls. True
Educators can use the same spoon/utensils to feed each infant. False
Children only need wash and dry their hands before meals if they’ve been
outside playing. False
Educators need to teach children to turn away from food when they cough or
sneeze, and then to wash their hands. True
Keep food hot (more than 60°C) or cold (5°C or less); otherwise, do not keep
it at all. Heating and cooling food properly will help prevent bacteria from
growing in the food.
True
Gloves can be substituted, instead of cleaning hands. True
2. Explain why it is best practice to label and store bottles in a dedicated refrigerator?
Labelling bottles helps in identifying the child to whom the bottles or items belong to. Then
storing the bottle in fridge helps in preservation of its contents. Labelling helps in reducing the
chances of mismatch and contamination.
3. Guide to the National Quality Standard, ACECQA (2011).
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See pp.65-67 NQS 2.2.1 Healthy eating is promoted and food and drinks provided by the service are
nutritious and appropriate for each child.
What does Element 2.2.1 of the NQS aim to achieve?
The element aims to achieve healthy nutritional status of the children and prevent occurrence of
various diseases and illnesses.
4. a. What are the ‘National Education and Care Services Regulation’ requirements in relation to
children services who provide food and beverages for children?
The requirements are – staffing arrangements and qualifications, the process of rating and
assessment against the national quality framework, the operational quality of the children
service care according to the quality standards.
b. What are the Regulation requirements in relation to a weekly menu?
(a)The requirement should be displayed at the place of education and the care service premises
should be accessible to the parents of children who are being educated and cared by service.
(b) The men should accurately explain the food and the beverages that is provided by service
each day.
5. Why are dietary fats provided by breast milk or infant formula particularly important for children
less than 2 years?
The dietary fats provided by the breast milk (Andreas, Kampmann and Le-Doare 2015) is highly
crucial to the development of the infants. It helps in immune maturation (Schröder et al. 2017)
healthy microbe colonization and tissue development.
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6. In the first few months, all of the babies’ nutritional requirements are provided through either
Breast milk or formula. Later, babies need solid foods in addition to breast milk or formula for
adequate nutrients and energy.
a. When should solids be introduced to babies?
Rice cereals, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese are good choices and to be introduced from 4
to 6 months.
b. How should solids be introduced to babies?
Solid should not be fed from a jar, stirring and warming the purees. It should meet the
requirement of formula and must be checked from allergies.
7. Match the types of foods and consistency to the following age groups.
Birth – around 6 months 8 - 12 months 12 months +
Age Types of food and
consistency
Examples of foods that can be consumed
8 -12 months Mashed or chopped
foods and finger foods
(no salt, sugar, fat or
other flavours added)
 Breast milk.
 Infant formula (if partially or no longer breast feeding).
 Infant cereals.
 Well-cooked and mashed or minced fish, minced liver
and minced or finely shredded meat, chicken and egg.
 Variety or mashed or soft cooked vegetables, including
beans lentils and broccoli.
 Mashed and cooked fruit.
 Chopped soft raw fruit such as melon and banana.
 Cereals such as rice, wheat, oats, bread, pasta and
noddles.
 Cheese, custards, yoghurt
8-12 months Family Foods  Breast milk and/or plain pasteurised full cream milk.
 Variety of foods from all food groups, with varying
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textures and flavours.
(Caution must be taken with hard foods, as choking is still a
risk)
12 + Mashed or chopped
foods and finger foods
(no salt, sugar, fat or
other flavours added)
 In addition to foods for 8 – 12 months; Cheese,
custards and yoghurt.
0-6 months Liquids  Breast milk
 .
 Infant formula (if partially or no longer breastfeeding).
8. For children to be healthy they need to eat servings from the five food groups every day.
What are the Five Food Groups? Name and match the food group to the description below.
Food Group Name Food Group Description
Fruits Provides vitamins including C and folate.
DAIRY OR OTHER
Alternatives
Provides calcium, protein, riboflavin and vitamin B12.
HYPERLINK
"http://healthy-
kids.com.au/food-
nutrition/5-food-groups/me
at-alternatives/" \o "Meat,
poultry, fish, eggs and
more"Lean meats and
poultry, fish, eggs, tofu,
Provides protein, iron, zinc, niacin, and vitamin B12.
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nuts and seeds and
legumes/beans:
GRAIN FOODS Provides carbohydrates, protein, fibre and a wide range of
vitamins and minerals like folate, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,
and iron.
HYPERLINK
"http://healthy-
kids.com.au/food-
nutrition/5-food-groups/veg
etables/" \o
"Vegetables"Vegetables
and legumes/beans:
Provides vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and carbohydrate.
9. a. As Educators, what should we include in the menu in regards to meeting daily nutritional
requirements?
The five groups mentioned above should be included in the menu to meet the daily
requirements.
b. In regards to daily nutritional requirements, care should be taken to:
1. Keep the student motivated and adhered to eating and drinking.
2. make the child understand the values of nutrition and physical well-being.
3. to prevent choking(Gregori et al. 2016).
4. not to provide food that the child does not likes or is allergic to.
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10. In order to minimise risk in relation to health, hygiene and safe food practices; what must an
education and care service Educator implement? Fill in the missing information using the
following words: policies and procedures; hygiene practices; preparing
 Adequate health and _____hygiene practices________________________.
 Safe practices for handling, ________preparing_________ and storing food.
 The service must also ensure that ___________polices and
procedures________________________ are in place about these practices.
Suggest two ways in which Educators can assist children to develop healthy attitudes towards
food?
By teaching them about nutritious food and the idea of physical well-being (storytelling is an
important technique). By habituating them through proper eating and drinking routines.
11. Look at the following photographs and list two safe food practices that are being
demonstrated?
Meal Times and Food Service Safe Food Practices
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Avoid contact with raw and cooked foods
Proper packaging.
12. Read each statement and indicate whether it is True or False.
Statement Answer
Tongs and serving spoons should always be used to serve food. True
Food prepared but not served from the kitchen can be covered, refrigerated and
served later.
True
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It is safe to reheat food more than once. False
It is OK for children to share bowls or utensils, or eat from each other’s plate or
cup.
False
Leftover food served to the table or individual plates should always be thrown
away.
True
High risk foods include milk, meat, fish, rice and dishes containing them. False
Food that is leftover on a platter that has been served to the children can be
covered refrigerated and served later.
False
13. Explain why is water an important daily requirement for children?
Water keeps the body hydrated and helps in normal biochemical functioning the body. It is
required for nutritional transport and maintenance of physiological processes.
What is the recommended water intake per day for Toddlers?
5 TO 6 cups of water per day
What is the recommended water intake per day for Pre schoolers?
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1- 1.5 litres
14. In Australia, we presently face an increasing problem with overweight and obese children.
Educators need to encourage healthy lifestyle habits in children, in particular healthy habits for
eating and physical activity.
Read the following statements and indicate whether they are True or False.
Statement Answer
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Childhood Obesity is having an excessive amount of body fat. True
Inadequate physical activity is not a contributor to obesity. False
Family background (inherited genes) does not influence the likelihood of becoming
overweight.
False
Obesity can affect a child’s emotional and social competence. True
Obesity can have serious health consequences e.g. Diabetes; Cardiovascular disease. True
Excess fat in children “Puppy Fat” is normal and will disappear as the child grows. True
Limiting ‘sometimes foods’ and encouraging ‘everyday healthy foods’ is a way to prevent
obesity.
True
Poor diet can lead to tooth decay, deficiencies, poor concentration and out of character
behaviour.
True
15. a. List 2 food allergies.
Botulism
Diarrhoea
b. List 2 food intolerances.
Peanut
Amines
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c. What is anaphylaxis?
Anaphylaxis is a state of hypersensitivity that leads to allergic developments and even systemic
dysfunction. It occurs due to exposure to certain allergens and hapten.
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Assessment 2
Case Study 1
Max
Max (9 months) can now feed himself. Here he is exploring the texture of the food. Max can sit
unaided, crawl and pull himself up on low furniture. He still needs support to stand. He can climb
on, under and over furniture but sometimes gets stuck when trying to retreat. When he is in his
highchair Max loves to throw things on the floor.
Max can pick up small items from the floor and from small tables. Max is a sensory explorer and
likes to put everything in his mouth
As an Educator list two food safety measures you need to take to ensure Max’s well-being at
mealtime?
The two safety measures are close, contact supervision and intermediate verbal or non- verbal
prompting so that Max does not exhibits the undesired behaviour.
Case Study 2
Plan a complete menu for preschool age children for a one day period:
i. One menu item example for the day, for each of the five foods groups
ii. The time the item will be served: Morning Tea, Lunch or Afternoon Tea
iii. The recommended servings for each food group for children 4 - 7yrs
iv. In preparing the above menu with the children, describe how you would involve and engage
them.
i.Fruits
ii. morning tea
iii.5 – 7 serves daily for breads and cereals, 1 serve fruit, 2 serves vegetables, 2 serves milk daily, ½
serves of meat
iv)By asking them about their favourite fruit, vegetable and likewise. By making them draw and learn
about the foods.
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i. List 2 ways children can assist you in preparing the meal.
They can count and measure the ingredients.
They can name the foods as well.
Food Group Day Menu Recommended servings per
day
Wholegrain cereals
(includes bread, rice,
pasta and noodles)
Example: Wholemeal Bread Sandwiches
Served at:
 Morning Tea  Lunch Afternoon
Tea
5-7 servings
Vegetables and legumes
Example: vegetables
Served at:
 Lunch
2 servings
Fruit
Example: fruits
Served at:
 Morning
1 serving
Example: dairy and dairy alternatives
Served at:
 Morning Tea
2 servings
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EXAMPLE

Milk and dairy products
Red meats, fish, poultry,
eggs, nuts and legumes
Example: meat and meat alternatives
Served at:
 Lunch
½ servings
Assessment 3
Research Activity 1
Create a Children’s Services handout for Educators (A4 size) that illustrates the steps that should
be followed when preparing and heating infant/toddler formula for bottle feeding.
The handout should:
 Give clear, simple instructions.
 Use illustrations as well as words.
 Highlight any important safety reminders.
Document your handout on the attached ‘Preparing and Heating Infant/Toddler
Formula Template’.
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PREPARING AND HEATING INFANT/TODDLER FORMULA
1. Check the expiration date
Looking for the expiration date on formula container. If expiration date is passed, one should not be sure of
formula's quality. Outdated infant formula should not be bought.
2. Wash your hands
Before preparing the formula, hands should be washed thoroughly with water and soap. Dry the hands well.
3. Prepare your bottle
Sterilization of bottles, caps, nipples, rings is needed before first time use. The bottle, accessories should be
boiled in water for about five minutes, or in a microwave steam-sterilizer bag.
4. Add water to liquid-concentrate or powdered formula
Liquid-concentrate the powdered formula. Manufacturer's instructions should be followed on how much water is to
be used.
5. Measure the formula – 1) ready-to-use formula 2) liquid-concentrate formula 3) For powdered formula
6. Warm the formula, if needed
Babies should be given room temperature and cold formula.
7. Store formula safely
A ready-to-use formula can be stored in refrigerator for not more than forty eight hours.
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Research Activity 2
1. In the table below indicate the suggested servings per day of each food group. Then give
an example of the type and amount of food that make up each serving within that food
group.
Refer to: http://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines < healthy eating for children brochure
Recommended Servings Per Day
Food group 4 - 8years
Breads and cereals 5 to 7 servings
Vegetables 2 servings
Fruit 1 servings
Milk and dairy products 2 servings
Lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts and legumes ½ servings
Food Group Food Example of Serving Size
Breads and cereals 2 slices of bread (thinly sliced) • 1 cup of porridge (cooked) •
1 medium bread roll • 1 cup of breakfast cereal flakes • 1 cup
of cooked rice, pasta, noodles • 1/2 cup of muesli • 4-6 dry
crackers • 4 plain biscuits
Starchy vegetables 1 medium potato • 1/2 medium sweet potato • 1 medium
parsnip • 1/2 cup green leafy vegetable: cabbage, spinach,
silverbeet,
Dark green leafy vegetable broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts • 1 cup of lettuce/salad
vegetables • 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables: peas, green
beans, zucchini, mushrooms, tomatoes, capsicum,
cucumber, sweet corn, turnips, swede, sprouts, celery,
eggplant
Fruit 1 piece of medium sized fruit: apple, orange, mango,
mandarin, banana, pear etc. • 2 pieces of smaller fruit:
apricots, kiwi, plum, figs • 8 strawberries • 20 grapes or
cherries • 1/4 medium melon: rockmelon or honeydew melon
• 1 cup diced pieces/canned fruit
Milk and dairy products 1 cup (250 ml) milk • 1/2 cup evaporated milk (125 mL) • 40g
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(2 slices) cheese • 1 cup (250 ml) custard • 200g yoghurt • 1
cup (250 ml) calcium fortified soy milk
Lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts and legumes 60 – 100g meat/chicken: 1/2 cup mince, 2 small chops, 2
slices roast meat • 80 – 120g fish fillet • 2 egg • 1/3 cup
cooked dried beans, lentils, chick peas, split peas, or
canned beans
2. As per the above mentioned website, what are the 5 dietary guidelines for children?
 eating plenty of legumes, vegetables and fruits.
 eating plenty of cereals like rice and bread, preferably wholegrain.
 including lean meat, fish, poultry.
 including milks, cheeses and yoghurts.
 choosing water as drink.
3.
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Research Activity 3
You have been asked to research information for a factsheet on healthy and nutritious lunchboxes
for families at orientation. Investigate the following questions.
Question Answer
What foods should parents/
guardians pack in the lunchbox?
Vegetables, meat and fruits.
What foods should parents/
guardians not pack in the lunchbox?
Canned and junk foods.
What drinks should parents/
guardians provide for their children?
Fresh fruit juices.
What information is particularly
important for parents to read on food
labels?
The ingredients, nutritional value and manufacture date.
Why is it important to read labels? In order to know about the content of the food and
expiry dates. And to get tips on how to preserve them.
To know about the sugar and cholesterol value.
Why is it important for parent to
notify the service of any special
dietary requirements relating to
medical conditions?
Medical conditions can often need special nutritional
and dietetic changes and that is why, the parents need
to notify.
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Research Activity 4
Choose one faith from below and document some facts regarding food/beverage practices?
Religion Chosen Cultural/Religious Food/Drink Practices
 Christianity According to Eastern Orthodox Christianity – there are weekly fasts which require
abstention from the alcohol, dairy, eggs, meat, fish and olive oil.
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References –
Andreas, N.J., Kampmann, B. and Le-Doare, K.M., 2015. Human breast milk: A review on
its composition and bioactivity. Early human development, 91(11), pp.629-635.
Gregori, D., Rosati, L., Baldas, S., Lorenzoni, G. and Rodriguez, H., 2016. 179 How to
prevent choking injuries in paediatric ages.
Schröder, P.C., Illi, S., Casaca, V.I., Lluis, A., Boeck, A., Roduit, C., Depner, M., Frei, R.,
Genuneit, J., Pfefferle, P.I. and Roponen, M., 2017. A switch in regulatory T cells through
farm exposure during immune maturation in childhood. Allergy, 72(4), pp.604-615.
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