Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

Synopsis

"Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child, 5th Edition" is the early childhood professional's concise, up-to-date and thought provoking guide to promoting good health and safety for children. Completely updated, this 5th edition reflects the latest developments and practices in the field. Several new features have been added such as case studies, "For your consideration" and "Reflective thoughts" segments that encourage discussion, and World Wide Web sites to encourage research on the topics presented. The book also includes a complete overview of basic nutrition designed to help students, teachers, caregivers and parents better understand the critical value of good health and nutrition.

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This time-tested guide to promoting good health in young children addresses issues such as control of infections; creating quality environments; management of accidents and injuries; nutritional guidelines for foods that provide energy, promote tissue growth, or regulate body functions; and planning and serving economical and nutritious meals. Appendices provide nutritional analysis of fast foods, growth charts, sources of free or inexpensive meals, and Federal Food Programs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Biography

Lynn R. Marotz, Ph.D., R.N., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Life at the University of Kansas. She also serves as the Associate Director of the university's Child Development Center. Ms. Marotz is co-chair of the Higher Education Consortium on Early Childhood Education. She is a member of the Stakeholder's Advisory Committee/Early Childhood Council, Kansas State Board of Education. She is also a member of the Kansas Early Care and Education Professional Development Initiative, as well as a member of the Early Childhood Professional Preparation Initiative. She is a council member for the Gateway's to Early Childhood Careers Project and serves as a board member for the Douglas County Child Development Association (NAEYC Affiliate). In 1998, she was a visiting scholar at Arizona State University and is a former finalist for University Employee of the Year (1997).

Marie Z. Cross is Associate Professor Emeritus of Human Development and Family Life at the University of Kansas. She has received the Chancellors Club Teaching Award and the Mortar Board Outstanding Teacher Award.

Jeanettia M. Rush, R.D., L.D., received her M.A. in human development from the University of Kansas. A graduate of the dietetics and institutional management program at Kansas State University and the Dietetics Internship program of the University of California, she has worked as a hospital dietitian for 16 years and as a nutrition consultant for Meals on Wheels and Educare Laboratory Child Care Center. Other experience includes nutritionist with Johnson County, Kansas Health Department Prenatal/WIC Programs. She is currently employed as a clinical dietitianserving rehabilitation, critical care, and neurology units. Other duties include serving as adjunct faculty for the AP-4 dietetics internship program.