Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7th Edition [Paperback]

Lynn R. Marotz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1428320709 | ISBN-13: 978-1428320703 | Publication Date: January 3, 2008 | Edition: 7th

Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7th edition addresses the contemporary health, safety and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children in one comprehensive volume. Extensive coverage of topics critical to the early identification of children's health conditions and the promotion of children's well-being reflects 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!

Editorial Reviews

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, Ph.D., R.N., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Life at the University of Kansas. She also serves as the Associate Director of the university's Child Development Center. Ms. Marotz is co-chair of the Higher Education Consortium on Early Childhood Education. She is a member of the Stakeholder's Advisory Committee/Early Childhood Council, Kansas State Board of Education. She is also a member of the Kansas Early Care and Education Professional Development Initiative, as well as a member of the Early Childhood Professional Preparation Initiative. She is a council member for the Gateway's to Early Childhood Careers Project and serves as a board member for the Douglas County Child Development Association (NAEYC Affiliate). In 1998, she was a visiting scholar at Arizona State University and is a former finalist for University Employee of the Year (1997). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 590 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 7th edition (January 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1428320709
• ISBN-13: 978-1428320703
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Personal Health > Children's Health

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy a healthy meal while doing it safely and nutritionaly!, September 30, 2003

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Amy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child (Paperback)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good place to start learning what is safe and healthy., May 11, 2004

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Susan L. (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health, Safety, & Nutrition for the Young Child (Paperback)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for ideas and does the job, June 14, 2008

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Julie D Wienecke "Julie Wienecke" (Clermont, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 7th Edition (Paperback)

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.