
National and international literature is extensive when analyzing the importance of child feeding. This issue approached from several points of view, including the child day care centers context, catering for children from 0 to 7 years old. However, there is not much literature regarding caring for children feeding in infant education institution. Over the years, in my professional life, I have observed that institutions are meticulous when preparing menus and hygienic food handling in all stages of preparation and food distribution. Even in high-standard institutions I observed some facts that raised some concerns: food size and consistency, which can be a hazard if the child does not present the motor maturity to chew and cut. Moreover there were few healthy food choices (such as vegetables, which are usually offered but also hated). I would like to draw the attention to the fact that the day care centers deal with regular children, i.e. with no special needs. However, it is important to consider that regular children have specific needs according to their developmental stage. Their care needs to be pro-active, standardized and subject to measurements. Therefore, implications for nursing professional are paramount since care and its supervision are one of the nurse’s roles.
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