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.
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