Food, Nutrition, and the Young Child (5e)

The only text of its kind, this practical, easy-to-read volume provides future early childhood teachers with a basic understanding of food and nutrition as it applies to the care of children from birth through age eight. Coverage encompasses basic nutrition principles, examines what to feed children and when, and explores ways to use the requisite daily eating ritual as a teaching/learning experience. In addition, attention is paid to food and nutrition problems seen in young children and strategies for involving parents as partners with teachers and the food-service staff in fostering good eating habits.

Appendices:

• Introduction of the current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts for body mass index (BMI) for children over the age of two and the latest Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children.

  • Familiarizes students with the most recent recommendations for diet as it relates to growth—provides a solid rationale for adherence to text-recommended intake and assessment standards.

• Incorporation of the new Dietary Reference Intakes, Adequate Intakes, and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution—Related to the diets of toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.

  • Provides future teachers with background material on “what and how much” to feed children—introduces the results of the most current research on these topics.

• Discussion of the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for television viewing and for daily activity.

  • Assists future teachers to introduce activities and exercises into “food and nutrition” instruction—provides a foundation on which to build parents' interest in keeping children active.

• Expanded coverage of “hot” topics—Including promotion of healthful feeding behaviors, reflux and reflux disease, and the new standard allowing a wider acceptable fat range for each age group.

  • Brings students up-to-date on trends and controversies surrounding nutrition and young children—highlights pros and cons of each, and provides the background students need in order to understand both sides of these issues.

• Rigorous updating throughout the text—Especially in the areas of energy and nutrients, fiber intake recommendations, and standards and guidelines for feeding young children.

  • Ensures students the benefit of the most current thinking in the field—readies future teachers for the expectations of parents, principals, school boards, and the community.

• NEW - Introduction of the current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts for body mass index (BMI) for children over the age of two and the latest Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children.

  • Familiarizes students with the most recent recommendations for diet as it relates to growth—provides a solid rationale for adherence to text-recommended intake and assessment standards.

• NEW - Incorporation of the new Dietary Reference Intakes, Adequate Intakes, and Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution—Related to the diets of toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.

  • Provides future teachers with background material on “what and how much” to feed children—introduces the results of the most current research on these topics.

• NEW - Discussion of the latest American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for television viewing and for daily activity.

  • Assists future teachers to introduce activities and exercises into “food and nutrition” instruction—provides a foundation on which to build parents' interest in keeping children active.

• NEW - Expanded coverage of “hot” topics—Including promotion of healthful feeding behaviors, reflux and reflux disease, and the new standard allowing a wider acceptable fat range for each age group.

  • Brings students up-to-date on trends and controversies surrounding nutrition and young children—highlights pros and cons of each, and provides the background students need in order to understand both sides of these issues.

• NEW - Rigorous updating throughout the text—Especially in the areas of energy and nutrients, fiber intake recommendations, and standards and guidelines for feeding young children.

  • Ensures students the benefit of the most current thinking in the field—readies future teachers for the expectations of parents, principals, school boards, and the community.

• Numerous appendices—Providing additional helpful material in an easy-to-use, yet not intrusive, format.

  • Arranges key information in handy charts and tables—creates ready-to-use reference tools for future teachers' first classrooms.

• Objectives, a Summary, and Discussion Questions —In every chapter.

  • Assists students to organize chapter material—provides a structure that helps students identify key content and assess their understanding of it.