ECE 230 — Health Safety and Nutrition
This course covers contemporary health, safety, and nutrition needs of infant through school-age children--and guides teachers in implementing effective classroom practices. Concepts are backed by the latest research findings and linked to NAEYC standards. The text emphasizes the importance of respecting and partnering with families to help children establish healthy lifestyles and achieve their learning potential. This course covers the latest research and information on many topics of significant concern, including food safety, emergency and disaster preparedness, childhood obesity, children's mental health, bullying, resilience, chronic and acute health conditions, environmental quality, and children with special medical needs