Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child [antikvár]

PrefaceA child's health status, a safe but challenging learning environment, and proper nutrition affect the care, nurturance and optimal physical and cognitive development of the young child. A decade ago, each of these subject areas was viewed as a separate entity, but research has shown that the correlation among them is so intertwined that they cannot be completely separated. Philosophies concerning health care have also undergone notable change. Today, there is a great deal of attention being focused on the concepts of health promotion and preventive health care approaches that recognize that direct relationships exist between health status, safety and nutrition and numerous social and environmental factors including poverty, inequality of medical care and pollution. Informed individuals who accept responsibility for their own well-being and work to improve social conditions affecting health are also essential elements of these philosophies.Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child is intended for students working in an educational setting, for child caregivers, and for adults and parents who desire additional information about current concepts in the fields of health, safety, and nutrition and their relationship to the young child. The text is also intended to help adults assist young children to develop good habits and attitudes, and to assume lifelong responsibility for their own well-being.The second edition of this text includes updated information on the most current issues in child care. Emphasis is given to the topic of quality child care and organizing quality care environments for children. In addition, the second edition includes coverage of AIDS and children. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), new immunizations, the most recent changes in emergency first aid techniques, and the role of societal and cultural influences on the health, safety and nutrition of the young child. Two new chapters on infant and toddler feeding have been added, and more information on health, safety, and nutrition for infants and toddlers is included throughout.Each unit of this book begins with learning objectives. Key words are noted and italicized in the text and defined in the glossary. Those who are using the book as a text will find the summaries, learning activities, and unit review material of special interest. The Instructor's Guide includes answers to review questions, additional test items, audiovisual resources, and discussion topics that can be used to focus attention on particular subject areas.