Essential skills It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to Demonstrate that the provision of food by parentscarers or service is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policyIn particular to ensure that Demonstrate that the provision of food (by parents/carers or service) is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policy In particular to ensure that: children are provided with food and beverages that are appropriate for the service type and are consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia children are provided a variety of foods tastes textures colours temperatures cultures etc consistent with Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia food is prepared presented and stored in accordance with the recognised state food safety and handling requirements food is promoted through role modelling food awareness experiences and the provision of resources to children and families food provided for babies breastfeeding is encouraged and supported breast milk and formula are stored and prepared appropriately food and milk is warmed and tested for temperature solid food is introduced appropriately in accordance with the Australian dietary guidelines for children and adolescents food provided for babies: . breastfeeding is encouraged and supported . breast milk and formula are stored and prepared appropriately . food and milk is warmed and tested for temperature . solid food is introduced appropriately in accordance with the Australian dietary guidelines for children and adolescents Explain and address dietary requirements for different ages and developmental stages Contribute to menu planning and implementing healthy food and drink choices appropriate to the service type and that is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policy In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role These include the ability to Demonstrate application of skills in menu planning cooking and preparation of appropriate food and drinks suitable for children and babies and that is consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Children and Adolescents in Australia and the services nutrition policy safe food handling including the handling and storage of food and drink including expressed breast milk provided by parents andor carers label reading to identify nutritional value of foods and selection of healthier choices with respect to foods low in saturated fat and salt and high in fibre Contribute to policy development on healthy eating and nutrition |