Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

The text provides comprehensive coverage of the health, safety, and nutrition needs of infants through school-age children in one book.
Content is organized in a reader-friendly style, divided into three major sections (i.e., health, safety, nutrition), to aid readers in understanding the material and how it can be implemented in early childhood settings.
The latest researched-based information is translated into practical applications to help readers see how theory can be put into practice.
Checklists, tables, concise guidelines, and lesson plans can be quickly accessed and used in programs.
Extensive review activities, reflective questions, and case studies reinforce student learning and comprehension. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD, 8th Edition, covers the contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children in one comprehensive volume, with extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children's health conditions and the promotion of children's well-being. Concepts are backed by the latest research findin More »