Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child - Softcover

Marotz, Lynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1111298378 ISBN 13: 9781111298371

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2011

Synopsis

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 8th 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 and linked to the key professional standards of the field. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences, and the critical importance of health, safety, and nutrition education continue to be stressed. Written in a clear, concise, and thought-provoking manner, this time-proven book is filled with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines, and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without!

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Product Description:

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children, and guides teachers in implementing effective classroom practices. This text emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential. Full description

Review:

UNIT 1. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION. AN INTRODUCTION. 1. Interrelationship of Health, Safety, and Nutrition. UNIT 2. HEALTH OF THE YOUNG CHILD. MAXIMIZING THE CHILD'S POTENTIAL. 2. Health Appraisals. 3. Health Assessment Tools. 4. Medical Conditions Affecting Children's Health. 5. The Infectious Process and Effective Control. 6. Communicable and Acute Illness. Identification and Management. UNIT 3. SAFETY FOR THE YOUNG CHILD. 7. Creating Quality Environments. 8. Safety Management. 9. Management of Acute Illness and Injuries. 10. Child Abuse and Neglect. 11. Planning for Children's Health and Safety Education. UNIT 4. BASIC CONCEPTS OF FOODS AND NUTRIENTS. 12. Nutritional Guidelines. 13. Nutrients that Provide Energy (Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins. 14. Nutrients that Promote Growth of Body Tissues (Proteins, Minerals, and Water). 15. Nutrients that Regulate Body Functions (Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, and Water). UNIT 5. NUTRITION AND THE YOUNG CHILD. 16. Infant Feeding. 17. Feeding the Toddler and Preschool Child. 18. Planning and Serving Nutritious and Economical Meals. 19. Food Safety. 20. Nutrition Education Concepts and Activities.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1111298378
• ISBN 13: 9781111298371
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576