Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

by Marotz, Lynn R

• ISBN13: 9781428320703
• ISBN10: 1428320709
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-03
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7th edition covers the contemporary health, safety and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children in one comprehensive volume, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children?s health conditions and the promotion of children?s well-being. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences and the critical importance of health, safety and nutrition education continue to be stressed. This time-proven book is written in a clear, concise and thought-provoking manner and is loaded with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without!

Table of Contents

Health, Safety, and Nutrition: An Introduction

Interrelationship of Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Health of the Young Child: Maximizing the Child's Potential

Promoting Good Health

Health Appraisals

Health Assessment Tools

Conditions Affecting Children's Health

The Infectious Process and Effective Control

Communicable and Acute Illness: Identification and Management

Safety for the Young Child

Creating Quality Environments

Safety Management

Management of Injuries and Acute Illness

Child Abuse and Neglect

Planning for Children's Health and Safety Education

Foods and Nutrients: Basic Concepts

Nutritional Guidelines

Nutrients that Provide Energy (Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins)

Nutrients that Promote Growth of Body Tissues (Proteins, Minerals, and Water)

Nutrients that Regulate Body Functions (Proteins, Minerals, Water. and Vitamins)

Nutrition and the Young Child

Infant Feeding

Feeding the Toddler and Preschool Child

Planning and Serving Nutritious and Economical Meals

Food Safety

Nutrition Education Concepts and Activities

Nutrient Information: Fast Food Vendor Websites

Growth and BMI Charts for Boys and Girls

Educational Resources: Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Federal Food Programs

One-Week Sample Menu

Children's Book List

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