Product Description

Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7th 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 findings. Collaboration with families, sensitivity to individual differences and the critical importance of health, safety and nutrition education continue to be stressed. This time-proven book is written in a clear, concise and thought-provoking manner and is loaded with easy-to-access checklists, guidelines and lesson plans that no early childhood student or professional should be without!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9255 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 672 pages

Review
“The text is well organized and covers a great deal of sub topics in the areas of health, safety and nutrition. The author writes as if she is speaking to professional caregivers and seems to understand the complexities of running a program for young children.” – Karen Roth, M.A., National-Louis University; Skokie, IL

“I thought the activities at the end of each chapter were interesting ones and provided good reinforcement and practical experience with the concepts being delivered. The Web resources are a definite plus for today’s student.” – Denise M. Binkley, M.Ed., Oklahoma City University; Oklahoma City, OK

“The most impressive features of the textbook are the sections which discuss the implications for caregivers as they reflect the roles and responsibilities of caregivers in relation to chapter topics. Other impressive features are the tables, charts and checklist within the textbook.”- Patricia Weaver, M.Ed., Fayetteville Technical Community College; Fayetteville, NC

About the Author
Lynn R. Marotz is a member of the Department of Applied Behavioral Sciences faculty and serves as the associate director of the Edna A. Hill Child Development Center at the University of Kansas. She brings her nursing background, training in education, and years of experience with children to the field of early education. Her primary interests include teacher training and administration, policy development, parent education, early identification of health impairments and the promotion of children's wellness. She teaches undergraduate courses in child development, parenting, administration, health, and nutrition. Her experience also includes extensive involvement in state policy development, health screenings, working with families and allied health professionals, and the referral process. She has made numerous professional presentations at state, national and international conferences, and has authored a variety of publications on children's health, environmental safety, and nutrition. In addition, she serves on several state and local advisory boards.

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 dietitian serving rehabilitation, critical care, and neurology units. Other duties include serving as adjunct faculty for the AP-4 dietetics internship program.

Customer Reviews

Enjoy a healthy meal while doing it safely and nutritionaly!
This is a pager turner from beginning to end. It took me about three and a half hours to read from chapter 1 on. I have a 2 year old daughter and it was a blessing in disguse to find a book that would actually get me to realize what I needed to do to assist myself and daughter to do to get a healthier lifestyle while still enjoying the "no-no's" on occasion. A must read for all those parents that would enjoy even cooking better foods for their family and have time to spare for a sit down meal.

A good place to start learning what is safe and healthy.
My review is based on the 3rd edition of this book. This book was required reading in my early childhood education program. It is a great introduction to what is safe, healty, and nutritious for children. A simple straight forward approach to information about children that every parent and/or caregiver should know.

Great for ideas and does the job
This textbook was required for completing prerequisites to obtain my Early childhood degree. But it was one helluva good book. The chapters were short so it was never overwhelming to read. At the end of each chapter were lesson plans and therein lies the gold at the end of this rainbow. This book is a treasure trove of easy lessons to implement in a preschool early childhood classroom. This is not just a fabulous textbook it is an amazing classroom and center resource.