Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child / Lynn R. Marotz.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

UNIT 1 Health, Safety, and Nutrition: An Introduction
CHAPTER 1 Interrelationship of Health, Safety, and Nutrition

UNIT 2 Children's Health: Maximizing Their Potential
CHAPTER 2 Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
CHAPTER 3 Health Appraisals
CHAPTER 4 Health Assessment Tools
CHAPTER 5 Conditions Affecting Children's Health
CHAPTER 6 The Infectious Process and Environmental Control
CHAPTER 7 Communicable and Acute Illness: Identification and Management

UNIT 3 Safety and the Young Child
CHAPTER 8 Creating Quality Environments
CHAPTER 9 Safety Management
CHAPTER 10 Management of Injuries and Acute Illness
CHAPTER 11 Maltreatment of Children: Abuse and Neglect
CHAPTER 12 Planning for Children's Health and Safety Education

UNIT 4 Foods and Nutrients: Basic Concepts
CHAPTER 13 Nutritional Guidelines
CHAPTER 14 Nutrients That Provide Energy (Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins)
CHAPTER 15 Nutrients That Promote Growth of Body Tissues (Proteins,
Minerals, and Water)
CHAPTER 16 Nutrients That Regulate Body Functions (Proteins, Minerals, Water, and
Vitamins)

UNIT 5 Nutrition and the Young Child 393
CHAPTER 17 Infant Feeding
CHAPTER 18 Feeding Toddlers and Young Children
CHAPTER 19 Planning and Serving Nutritious and Economical Meals
CHAPTER 20 Food Safety
CHAPTER 21 Nutrition Education Concepts and Activities

EPILOGUE: Looking Ahead.....Making a Difference

APPENDICES
A Nutrient Information: Fast Food Vendor Websites
B Growth and BMI Charts for Boys and Girls
C National Health Education Standards for Students (K-4)
D Federal Food Programs
E One-Week Sample Menu
F Children's Book List