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Food, Nutrition, and the Young Child, 5/E
Jeannette Endres, South Illinois University
Robert Rockwell
Cynthia G Mense, St. Louis University

ISBN-10: 013098485X
ISBN-13: 9780130984852

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 432 pp
Published: 12/09/2003

Suggested retail price: $58.67
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For Early Childhood Nutrition courses.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.



1. Nutrition: What Is It?


2. Food and Fitness for Health.


3. The Infant (Birth to 12 Months).


4. The Toddler (1 to 3 Years).


5. The Preschooler (3 to 5 Years).


6. The 6- to 8-Year-Old.


7. Center Food Service.


8. Integrating Food and Nutrition Concepts into the Early Childhood Curriculum.


9. Parent Involvement in Nutrition Education.

Appendices:

Appendix I: Online Diet Analysis Programs.

Appendix II: Daily Values (DV) (from the 94 Edition).

Appendix III: Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

Appendix IV: Growth Charts: Birth to 36 Months and Children.

Appendix V: Diet Assessment Tools for Infants and Children.

Appendix VI: The Special Supplement Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC Program).

Appendix VII: Equipment and Play Materials for Preschoolers.

Appendix VIII: Traditional Food-Based Menu Planning Approach.

Appendix IX: Enhanced Food-Based Menu Planning Approach.

Appendix X: Minimum Nutrient and Calorie Levels for School Lunches.

Appendix XI: Description of the School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and Summer Food Service Program.

Appendix XII: A Checklist of Foods and Preparation Methods (from the 94 Edition).

Appendix XIII: Center Feeding Chart (from the 94 Edition).

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

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

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

Glossary.

Index.

    A core text for early childhood food and nutrition courses or a supplement in other childcare courses.

    This practical text provides future caregivers of children from birth to 8 years old the background they need to plan and implement a sound nutrition program in the early childhood environment. The only text of its kind, Food, Nutrition, and the Young Child, Fourth Edition continues a tradition of focusing on principles of food and good nutrition specifically as they relate to the young child, stressing a team approach in which food service staff, teachers, and parents work together to integrate these principles into the menu-planning process as well as the educational curriculum.

  • 0023337214Food, Nutrition, and the Young Child, 4/E
    Endres & Rockwell
    © 1994 | Merrill | Paper; 416 pages | Estimated Availability: 08/26/1993
    ISBN-10: 0023337214 | ISBN-13: 9780023337215
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