Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

The Eleventh Edition of HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD covers contemporary health, safety, nutrition, and environmental issues that influence and support the development and well-being of infants and young children. It is a comprehensive, engaging, full-color resource that guides educators in implementing effective, developmentally appropriate classroom practices. The text is backed by the latest empirical research and linked to the new NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards, and emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyle practices. It 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, 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 for educators.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 492 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc

The Eleventh Edition of HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, a comprehensive and engaging resource, delves into contemporary health, safety, nutrition, and environmental issues that profoundly impact and nurture the growth and well-being of infants and young children. This comprehensive guide, adorned with vibrant full-color illustrations, empowers educators to implement effective and developmentally appropriate classroom practices. Concepts are grounded in the latest empirical research, seamlessly aligned with the new NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards, and the author underscores the significance of respecting and collaborating with families to foster healthy lifestyle habits and unlock children's full learning potential. The information is presented in a user-friendly format, facilitating comprehension, application, and retention. Throughout the text, pedagogical features such as chapter objectives, review questions, Stop and Check questions, Connecting to Everyday Practice, and Case Study features are incorporated to apply chapter content to real-world challenges and engage families. This invaluable text is a must-have for current or aspiring early childhood educators and professionals, offering up-to-date research and insights on vital topics such as children's mental health, emergency and disaster preparedness, healthy dietary and physical activity practices, food safety, childhood obesity, bullying prevention, 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 that educators can utilize in their daily interactions with children and families.

Weight: 1134g
ISBN-13: 9780357765760
Edition number: 11 ed