The interconnection of nutrition, health, and safety -- Teaching wellness concepts -- The foundations of optimal nutrition -- The science of nutrition -- Feeding infants -- Feeding toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children -- Menu planning -- Food safety -- Creating a climate of health and wellness -- Health screening and assessment -- Managing infectious disease -- Teaching children with special health care needs -- Children's mental health -- Ensuring physical and emotional safety -- Creating safe environments -- Promoting safe practices through effective classroom management -- Responding to emergencies and illness -- Child abuse and neglect
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page R1-R26) and indexes
