Food, Nutrition, and the Young Child

Name: Food, Nutrition, and the Young Child
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ISBN: 9780130984852

ISBN-10: 013098485X

ISBN-13: 9780130984852

Edition: 5th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Jeannette Endres, Robert Rockwell, Cynthia G. Mense

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The only book of its kind on the market today, this practical, easy-to-read volume provides readers with a basic understanding of food and nutrition as it applies to the care of children from birth through age eight. Great attention is given to food and nutrition problems seen in young children, and strategies are provided for parents in fostering good eating habits. This book introduces the current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) growth charts for body mass index (BMI) for children over the age of two, as well as the latest Food Guide Pyramid for Young Children. Coverage encompasses basic nutrition principles, examines what to feed children and when, and explores ways to use the…

Book details

List price: $98.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 12/9/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.430
Language: English




Nutrition: What Is It?



Food and Fitness for Health



The Infant (Birth to 12 Months)



The Toddler (1 to 3 Years)



The Preschooler (3 to 5 Years)



The 6- to 8-Year-Old



Center Food Service



Integrating Food and Nutrition Concepts into the Early Childhood Curriculum



Parent Involvement in Nutrition Education


Appendices



Online Diet Analysis Programs



Daily Values (DV) (from the 94 Edition)



Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI)



Growth Charts: Birth to 36 Months and Children



Diet Assessment Tools for Infants and Children



The Special Supplement Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC Program)



Equipment and Play Materials for Preschoolers



Traditional Food-Based Menu Planning Approach



Enhanced Food-Based Menu Planning Approach



Minimum Nutrient and Calorie Levels for School Lunches



Description of the School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and Summer Food Service Program



A Checklist of Foods and Preparation Methods (from the 94 Edition)



Center Feeding Chart (from the 94 Edition)



Notes for Parents of 3-18 Month Old Infants (from the 94 Edition)



Notes for Parents of 18-24 Month Old Toddlers (from the 94 Edition)



Sample Agenda for Preplanning, Conducting, and Evaluating a Family Workshop (from the 94 Edition)


Glossary


Index