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Kristin Van Slooten Net ID: kdancer November 16, 2013 Assignment #4: Paper on Feeding Children Division

of Responsibility The Division of Responsibility is the idea Ellyn Satter promotes regarding the roles of both parents and children in establishing normal, proper feeding and eating patterns. She breaks down the Division of Responsibility into two main responsibilities: the role of parents to feed and the role of children to eat. She describes parents as being responsible for providing three things for their children in this respect: what to eat, when to eat, and where to eat. They are to provide an array of foods that comprise a balanced diet, with enough nutritious foods but also occasional treats so children do not feel deprived. Food is to be served regularly at sit-down snack times and family-meals. After establishing a positive, healthy food environment, parents are to then let children make their own eating decisions. Children must decide two things when it comes to eating: whether to eat and how much to eat. Satter explains that handing over the reigns of control and letting children make their own food choices will actually help children grow in the way that is best for them, or, as she puts it, the way nature intended. This is because children

are naturally sensitive to feelings of hunger or fullness and will respond appropriately by eating the amount of food they need. She explains that cultivating an attitude of trust toward children is key to ensuring a successful outcome from the Division of Responsibility. Case-scenario Application: Sally In this scenario, I think Ellyn Satter would recommend a few things to help solve the problem. The fact that Sally says she is constantly hungry is probably because she truly is. Her parents probably arent feeding her enough to satisfy her needs, especially since they do not give her any snacks. This deprivation, however large or small, has made Sally preoccupied with food and explains why she hovers around the food table at social gatherings. She is probably feeling

the need to overindulge because having food so freely available is foreign to her. To rectify this problem, her parents should not restrict their daughters food intake but should provide a balanced diet of sufficient proportions three times a day for meals as well as a snack or two each day. They should believe that she is able to know for herself whether she is hungry or full and trust that she will eat accordingly. They should understand that strictly limiting their daughters access to food could actually result in an obsession with food that could cause problems down the road. Personal Experience I feel like my upbringing has done a good job of applying the Division of Responsibility as explained by Ellyn Satter. My mom is a Registered Dietician, which I think has definitely been somewhat influential. Growing up, my mom did a great job making sure we had three balanced meals a day. I never really liked eating breakfast because I said I wasnt hungry enough to eat, but my mom would provide options for me to choose from, even if it was just a little something like a glass of eggnog or a slice of toast with jam. For school lunches we got to pick our two snacks to go along with the sandwich and fruit or vegetable she gave us. By giving us the freedom to choose our own foods, I feel like I was able to put together balanced, varied lunches for school everyday. My mom never forced me to eat anything I didnt want, which I think made me more willing to try new foods. After school, my mom would make us a healthy but still tasty snack of our choice to tide us over until dinner. We would have family dinners most nights of the week, so mealtime was a positive experience for all of us. In our kitchen we had all kinds of food to choose from, not just healthy foods like fruits and vegetables that you might expect from a mom who is a dietician. Overall, my mom followed the Division of Responsibility by providing a positive, healthy food environment in which my siblings and I were then free to make our own eating decisions. She provided the what, when, and where and we chose the whether and how much.
This paper represents my own written work. (Kristin Van Slooten)

Section V. Feeding Paper Grading Rubric 1. Content (17 pts.) a. Were the different responsibilities of the parent and the child clearly stated in the students own words? Outstanding/ Definitely (4 Mostly (3 Somewhat (2 Not Really (1 Not at All (0 pts.) pts.) pts.) pt.) pts.) Did the student provide enough details or explanation for the target audience to understand the division? Outstanding/ Definitely (4 Mostly (3 Somewhat (2 Not Really (1 Not at All (0 pts.) pts.) pts.) pt.) pts.) Did the student identify which characteristics of Satters Division were or were not present in the scenario? Were the students recommendations consistent with Satters? [There is no need to restate the scenario.] Outstanding/ Definitely (4 Mostly (3 Somewhat (2 Not Really (1 Not at All (0 pts.) pts.) pts.) pt.) pts.) c. Did the student describe at least one relevant personal experience or observation to demonstrate understanding of the characteristics of the Division of Responsibility? Outstanding/ Definitely (4 Mostly (3 Somewhat (2 Not Really (1 Not at All (0 pts.) pts.) pts.) pt.) pts.) Clear Expression of Ideas (8 pts.) a. Is the paper convincing? Is it concise? [It should not have formal Introduction or Conclusion paragraphs.] Definitely (4 pts.) Mostly (3 pts.) Somewhat (2 pts.) Not Really (1 pt.) Not at All (0 pts.) Is there a logical progression of ideas? Clear organization with smooth transitions? Is it polished? Definitely (4 pts.) Mostly (3 pts.) Somewhat (2 pts.) Not Really (1 pt.) Not at All (0 pts.) Mechanics (10 pts.) (1 free grammar or spelling error) a. Did the student include name and headings for each section? Is the paper the correct length not less than 1.5 pages nor more than 2.5 pages? Was it saved and submitted correctly? Definitely (4 pts.) Mostly (3 pts.) Somewhat (2 pts.) Not Really (1 pt.) Not at All (0 pts.) Do direct quotes only make up a small portion of the paper? Is the paper free of misspelled words? Are plurals and possessives used correctly? Is it grammatically correct? Is there agreement between pronoun and antecedent? Does the paper have consistent voice throughout? Definitely (4 pts.) Mostly (3 pts.) Somewhat (2 pts.) Not Really (1 pt.) Not at All (0 pts.) c. Did the student include the grading rubric with the assignment? Yes (1 pt.) No (0 pts.) Did the student type the statement, This paper represents my own written work? Yes (1 pt.) No (0 pts.) b. b. d. b.

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