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This book is intended for students working in an educational setting, teachers, caregivers, and parents desiring information about current concepts as they relate to the fields of health, safety and nutrition for young children. Health, Safety & Nutrition is also intended to help adults assist young children develop good habits and attitudes, and to assume lifelong responsibility for their own well being.

Preface

xvii

Unit 1 Health, Safety, and Nutrition: An Introduction

xxi

Interrelationship of Health, Safety, and Nutrition

1

(14)

Unit 2 Health of the Young Child: Maximizing the Child's Potential

15

(134)

Promoting Good Health

17

(21)

Health Appraisals

38

(14)

Health Assessment Tools

52

(28)

Conditions Affecting Children's Health

80

(21)

The Infectious Process and Effective Control

101

(19)

Communicable and Acute Illness: Identification and Management

120

(29)

Unit 3 Safety for the Young Child

149

(138)

Creating a Safe Environment

151

(28)

Safety Management

179

(28)

Management of Accidents and Injuries

207

(32)

Child Abuse and Neglect

239

(20)

Educational Experiences for Young Children

259

(28)

Unit 4 Foods and Nutrients: Basic Concepts

287

(68)

Nutritional Guidelines

289

(18)

Nutrients That Provide Energy (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins)

307

(15)

Nutrients That Promote Growth of Body Tissues (proteins, minerals, and water)

322

(14)

Nutrients That Regulate Body Functions (proteins, minerals, water, and vitamins)

336

(19)

Unit 5 Nutrition and the Young Child

355

(114)

Infant Feeding

357

(18)

Feeding the Toddler and Preschool Child

375

(17)

Planning and Serving Nutritious Meals

392

(24)

Food Safety and Economy

416

(24)

Nutrition Education Concepts and Activities

440

(29)

Appendices

469

(22)

A Nutrition Analysis of Various Fast Foods

470

(3)

B Growth Charts for Boys and Girls

473

(9)

C Sources of Free and Inexpensive Materials Related to Health, Safety, and Nutrition

482

(6)

D Federal Food Programs

488

(3)

Glossary

491

(10)

Index

501

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Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

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