Section I: Health. safety and Nutrition: An introduction. Interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition. Section II: Health of the young child: Maximising the child's potential. Promoting good health. Health appraisals. Health assessmrnt tools. Conditions affecting children's health. Communicable illness. Management of acute illness. Section III: Safety for the young child. Creating a safe environment. Safety management. Management of accidents and injuries. Child abuse and neglect. Educational experiences for young children. Section IV: Foods and nutrients: Basic concepts. Nutritional guidelines. Nutrients that provide energy. Nutrients that promote growth of body tissues. Nutrients that regulate body functions. Section V: Nutrition and the young child. Infant nutrition. Toddler/preschooler nutrition. Planning and serving meals safely and economically. Nutrition education for young children. Appendices. Nutritive values of the edible parts of foods. Canadian food guidelines. Growth charts for boys and girls. Sources of free and inexpensive materials related to health, safety and nutrition. Federal food programs.
