1. Nancy Moretti CE220 Unit 7: Overview of Childhood Diseases and Conditions

2. Thought for the day…. “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel”. - Anonymous

3. Weekly Reminders Complete Readings Read Web Resources Complete Learning Activities Post to Discussion Board: Post detailed responses to discussion question (100 words or more) Share detailed feedback with at least 2 classmates Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar Complete Graded Content Review

4. Final Project Creating a Safe Environment Unit 9 Project Step-by-Step: You are going to write a 2-3 page paper (in addition to a title and reference page) that explains and identifies a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment for one of the following age groups: 0-4 months 5-12 months 2-4 years 5-8 years Please make sure to include the following components: Introductory paragraph: Preview the paper, include the importance of providing a healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment, and address how health, safety, and nutrition are interrelated and dependent on one another. Paragraph 2: Identify and describe four age-appropriate learning activities and toys that reinforce the important of health, nutrition, and safety.

5. Final Project Continued Paragraph 3: Discuss an ideal location, space, and security of a center, school, etc., and explain appropriate facility maintenance and upkeep. Paragraph 4: Describe at least four appropriate food safety guidelines. For example: Proper food handling procedures and precautions for breast milk, formula and solids; proper food preparation to include common food choking hazards: precautions and alternative food choices addressing common allergies including nuts, wheat, and milk. Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the main points of the paper and discuss the information mentioned in the body paragraphs. As with all writing, be sure to include citations if you use information from any source to avoid plagiarism. It is always necessary to give the author credit. In addition, please make sure to include a reference page.

6. Common Childhood Illnesses What are they? When should a child stay home with an illness? At what point can the student return to daycare/school? What can an ECP do to prevent these illnesses? (See Web Resource article at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens- conditions/CC00059) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens- conditions/CC00059

7. Chronic Childhood Illnesses Some common chronic illnesses: allergies, diabetes, epilepsy ECPs need specific information and directions from the parents on things such as symptoms and medications, as well as authorization to administer medications How can an ECP support a family dealing with chronic illness of a child? (see Web Resource article at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfa m.pdf) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfa m.pdf

8. Foodborne Illnesses “Caused by the presence of bacteria, viruses, parasites, or some form of molds growing on foods” (Marotz, p. 490) Take precautionary measures with food when: purchasing storing handling preparing

9. Field Trip How to prevent food borne illnesses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=596azUfZ R7A

10. Irradiation of Foods FDA approved “additive” to foods that destroys illness-producing microorganisms in food Involves exposing food to low levels of gamma radiation, but disease-causing germs are reduced or eliminated. the food does not become radioactive. dangerous substances do not appear in the foods. the nutritional value of the food is essentially unchanged. (Marotz, p. 490)

11. Irradiation, cont. Foods that can be irradiated: meat, poultry, grains, and many seafoods, fruits and vegetables. Benefits: control mold inhibit sprouting kill parasites (Trichina in pork) sterilize herbs and spices control insects increase shelf life reduce bacterial contamination in meat and poultry (www.foodsafety.gov under CDC - irradiation)www.foodsafety.gov

12. Is food irradiation a technology with which you feel comfortable? Would you eat irradiated foods? Why or why not? How do you feel about food irradiation?

13. Field Trip Ten Most Commonly asked Questions About Food Irradiation http://www.physics.isu.edu/radinf/food.htm

14. Wrap-up quote The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. - William Arthur Ward

15. References Marotz, L (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child (7th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar. MayoClinic.com (2008) Children's illness: Top 5 causes of missed school. Retrieved on October 4, 2008 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens- conditions/CC00059 Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students. (n.d) Retrieved on June 23, 2008 from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/g uidfam.pdf