Preschool Children
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Understanding numbers isn't as simple as 1, 2, 3
Preschool children need to be able to go beyond the number 3 to grasp the true concept of counting and this happens when they are taught to understand the number value of groups of objects greater than three.
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Children fed unhealthy foods learn to prefer them
Most preschool children develop a taste for salt, sugar and fat at home and quickly learn which types of brand-name fast foods and sodas meet these preferences.
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TV violence bad for children
Preschool boys who watch violent TV programmes, even in the form of cartoons, may be more aggressive than their peers later in childhood.
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"Empty" calories contribute to childhood obesity
Children at preschool who are regularly given sugary drinks between meals are more likely to be overweight than their peers.
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Taste buds affect vegetable intake
Preschoolers who are sensitive to bitter flavours are likely to eat fewer vegetables.
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Understanding numbers isn't as simple as 1, 2, 3
Preschool children need to be able to go beyond the number 3 to grasp the true concept of counting and this happens when they are taught to understand the number value of groups of objects greater than three.
-
Children fed unhealthy foods learn to prefer them
Most preschool children develop a taste for salt, sugar and fat at home and quickly learn which types of brand-name fast foods and sodas meet these preferences.
-
TV violence bad for children
Preschool boys who watch violent TV programmes, even in the form of cartoons, may be more aggressive than their peers later in childhood.
-
"Empty" calories contribute to childhood obesity
Children at preschool who are regularly given sugary drinks between meals are more likely to be overweight than their peers.
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Taste buds affect vegetable intake
Preschoolers who are sensitive to bitter flavours are likely to eat fewer vegetables.
