Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child

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Title:

Author:

Marotz, Lynn R., author

ISBN:

9780357765760

Personal Author:

Marotz, Lynn R., author

Edition:

11e.

Physical Description:

xix, 553 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Contents:

Promoting children's health: healthy lifestyles and health concerns. Children's well-being: What it is and how to achieve it -- Daily health observations -- Assessing children's health -- Caring for children with special medical conditions -- The infectious process and environmental control -- Childhood illnesses: identification and management -- Keeping children safe. Creating high-quality environments -- Safety management -- Management of injuries and acute illness -- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs): maltreatment -- Planning for children's health and safety education -- Foods and nutrients: basic concepts. Nutrition guidelines -- Nutrients that provide energy (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) -- Nutrients that promote growth and regulate body functions -- Nutrition and the young child. Feeding infants -- Feeding toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children -- Meal planning and service -- Food safety -- Nutrition education: rationale, concepts, and lessons -- Epilogue: looking ahead ... Making a difference -- Appendix A: National health education standards -- Appendix B: Monthly calendar: health, safety, and nutrition observances -- Appendix C: Federal nutrition programs -- Appendix D: Children's book list.

Abstract:

"Health, Safety and nutrition for the young for the young child, Eleventh Edition, is a comprehensive guide for teachers in implementing effective, developmentally appropriate practices around contemporary health, safety, nutrition and environmental issues that influence and support the development and well-being of infants and young children."-- Provided by publisher

Subject Term:

Children -- Health and hygiene.

Children -- Nutrition.

Children's accidents -- Prevention.

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HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, Eleventh Edition, covers contemporary health, safety, nutrition and environmental issues that influence and support the development and well-being of infants and young children. This comprehensive, engaging, full-color resource guides you in implementing effective, developmentally appropriate classroom practices. Concepts are backed by the latest empirical research and linked to the new NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards, and the author emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyle practices and achieve their full learning potential.Information is presented in a way that facilitates comprehension, application and retention, and features to promote learning are included throughout the text. Highlights include chapter objectives, review questions, Stop and Check questions to assess your understanding of key concepts, Connecting to Everyday Practice and Case Study features to apply chapter content to real-world challenges and Partnering with Families resources you can download and share with families.Ideal for current or aspiring early childhood educators and professionals, the text features up-to-date research and information on key topics including children's mental health, emergency and disaster preparedness, healthy dietary and physical activity practices, food safety, childhood obesity, bullying and fostering resilient behaviors, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality and safety and children with special medical needs. Numerous checklists, tables, figures, activities and lesson plans serve as practical resources you can use in your daily interactions with children and families.