Develop a question using information from the 2012 Edition of our Health, Safety, and Nutrition textbook that can be answered within three to six sentences. One student should answer that question and post another question they've developed. Only one answer per questionis allowed. (If you see, after rechecking, that you are the second to answer because of simultaneous posting, you must wait until another question is posted to answer that one.) Name the chapter where your answer is located.
How could you provide calcium to a child who is allergic to milk and dairy products? (Chapter 14)
ReplyDeleteA 1-cup serving of vegetables, such as broccoli, collard greens, kale, and Chinese cabbage, or the soy products tofu, miso, and tempeh will provide only about half the amount of calcium available in 1 cup of milk. Nonfat dry milk solids or cheese can be added to many dishes, such as casseroles, cooked cereals, breads, salads, and ground meats to increase their calcium content and improve the quality of incomplete proteins present in the grains. All flours and some brands of orange juice are currently fortified with additional calcium. Many additional food products, such as bread, pastas, cereals, crackers, and soy milks, are also being enriched with calcium.
ReplyDeleteIt is important for teachers to be familiar with the signs, symptoms, and treatment of diabetes. What are some signs and symptoms of type 1 and 2 diabetes? (Chapter 4)
There are plenty of signs and syptoms associated with type one and type two diabetes. Some of the signs and symptoms for type one diabetes include vomiting, weakness, rapid weigh loss, frequent urination, dehydration, excessive thirst or hunger, and itchy skin. The signs and symptoms for type two diabetes are simialr to type one. However, type two diabetes develops slower and over a longer period of time. If a child has any of these symptoms it is important to take them to the doctor to be checked for diabetes.
ReplyDeleteSudden infant death syndrom does not have one single cause. However, there are some factors that are attributed to higher risk of getting SIDS. What are some factors that seem to place babies at larger risk of dying from SIDS? (Chapter 6)
Some of the leading causes that place babies at larger risk of dying from SIDS include: premature birth, weighing less than 3.5 pounds at birth, being a male child, having a sibling who also died of SIDS, family poverty, prenatal exposure to alcohol and drugs, maternal smoking, and being born to a teenage mother. Overall though, children born into families with limited education and financial resources seem to experience the highest rate of SIDS deaths.
ReplyDeleteFamilies should always take time to observe any new program they are considering for their child and determine how the program measures up to high quality criteria. Areas that should be looked at in the program include? (Chapter 7)
There are many areas parents should look into before making a decision if their child should attend a program or not. Parents should make sure the facility is clean, safe, and licensed; the program has appropriate goals and objectives; has nutritous meals and snacks; and has opportunities for family involvement. Also parents should look into seeing if the group size is small, the teacher has training in early childhood, and if there are fewer children per teacher in the program.
ReplyDeleteAfter considerable amounts of time and practice, a child's word knowledge and and language becomes very fluent. During this time, some parents find out that their child has a speech impairment. What are some of these impairments? (Chapter 3)
Many people think that speech impairments are only obvious speech problems such as stuttering or having a lisp. However, there are many other speech impairments including having a monotone voice or speaking in a pitch that is too high. Some signs that you should watch for in children in order to determine whether or not they are developing a speech impairment are if they do not talk by the age of two, if they speak too slow or fast, or if they substitute certain word sounds. Any of these symptoms lasting for more than a few months, could indicate a speech impairment.
ReplyDeleteAirway obstruction is a common life threatening condition that many children experience. If a small child is choking on something, what are the steps you should take in order to help them be able to breathe again? (chapter 9)
There are seven steps that should be taken to help the child stop choking. The first step is to immediately call emergency medical assistance. The second step is to administer the Heimlich maneuver. The Heimlich maneuver is demonstrated by standing or kneeling behind the child with your arms around the child’s waist. The third step is to make a fist with one hand with your thumbs tucked in. Fourth step is to place the fisted hand against the child’s abdomen, midway between the base of the rib cage and the navel. Fifth step is to press your fisted hand into the child’s abdomen with a quick, inward and upward thrust. You must move onto the sixth step is the child does not stop choking, which is; you must continue to repeat abdominal thrusts until he object is dislodged from the child’s throat or the child regains consciousness. The seventh step is if the child losses consciousness and is still breathing, lower the child to the floor and continue to administer abdominal thrusts until the child stops choking. Doing these steps and being an observant teacher can help save a child’s life when choking.
ReplyDeleteThe universal infection control precautions were put in place for handling contaminated body fluids. Using Table 5-2 in your book, what do you believe are the three most important universal precautions for handling body fluids and why?(chapter 5)
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ReplyDeleteThe three most important universal precautions to me would be: 1. Wear disposable gloves because most likely I could come into contact with blood and other bodily fluids 2. Hand washing because I want to make sure I get rid of any germs that I can come into contact even when I am done wearing the gloves. 3. Dispose of any contaminated materials and clean all surfaces with disinfectant because I do not want any students getting germs or blood or any other bodily fluids on them.
Before recess starts for students what two play equipments should be checked by adults and what are some guidelines they should follow? (Chapter 8)
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ReplyDeleteThe two types of playground equipment that should be checked are climbing apparatuses and swings. While the adults check the climbing apparatuses, they should make sure that there are no broken or worn parts or sharp edges. The equipment also needs to be firmly anchored to the ground without sticks or sharp stones in the surface material under the equipment. For the swings, adults need to check the condition of the chain/rope and seat, security of bolts or open-ended “S” rings. They must also check the ground beneath the swings for sharp debris and adequate cushioning material.
ReplyDeleteFamily involvement is vital to children’s nutrition education. In order for this to happen, we as teachers must establish open lines of communication to keep families informed to reinforce what children are learning about in school. What are some of the specific ways that teachers can accomplish this pertinent task? (Chapter 20)
One way teachers can keep parents informed about nutrition is by posting weekly menus that include suggestions for foods that provide essential nutrients. This really makes it easy for parents to develop new meal ideas that can keep their children healthy. Teachers can also allow children to taste new healthy foods in class and send home a report to their parents. If a parent finds out that their child likes something that is good for them, then they are more likely to make it at home. Along with that, teachers can encourage parents to join the children for lunch, go on health-related field trips and invite them to share cultural or ethnic foods with the whole class. One last thing teachers can do is host workshops. The teacher could have local chefs and health agency personnel come in and allow families to ask questions. This would really get the community involved as well.
ReplyDeleteHand washing is of utmost importance to personal cleanliness. When should hands be washed and why is it so important? (Chapter 19)
Hands should be washed thoroughly:
ReplyDelete1. Upon entering the food preparation area.
2. Before putting on gloves to work with food.
3. Before touching food.
4. After handling nonfood items such as cleaning or laundry supplies.
5. Between handling different food items.
6. After using the bathroom.
7. After coughing, sneezing, or blowing the nose.
8. After using tobacco, eating, or drinking.
9. After touching hair or bare body parts (face, ears, nose)
Hand washing is important because it prevents and minimizes the spread of disease.
Teachers should conduct monthly fire drills with the children so they will become familiar with the routine and not be frightened in the even of a real emergency (Table 7-3). What are some items that should be included on a teacher checklist on how to conduct a fire drill?
ReplyDelete1. Develop an Evacuation Plan
ReplyDelete2. Assign Specific Responsibilities
3. Establish a Meeting place
4. Practice Fire Evacuation Drills
What are the different types of Abuse and Neglect? (Table 10-1)
The different types of Abuse and Neglect are:
ReplyDeletePhysical Abuse
Emotional/Verbal Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Physical Neglect
Emotional/Psychological Neglect
Most allergic conditions are not life threatening. However, bee stings, medications, and foods can lead to a severe condition known as anaphylaxis. What are the life-threatening symptoms that can develop suddenly with this serious allergic reaction? (Table 4-3)
Some of the Life threatening symptoms can develop suddenly and include:
ReplyDelete-wheezing or difficulty breathing
-swelling of the lips tongue throat and eyelids
-itching and hives
-nausea vomiting and or diarrhea
-anxiety and restlessness
-blue and discoloration around the mouth and
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There are many pollutants that can be found in the air. Name 3 of the sources and 2 Health Effects that can be caused by these pollutants. Table 7-5
Every day, children are exposed to a variety of of indoor air pollutants
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is possible to avoid all exposure to chemical pollutants, it is extremely hard. It is much easier to be aware of the toxins. Label toys and art supplies to indicate that they are non - toxic. Three common sources of air pollutants are molds, pollen, organic particles. Some health effects that can be caused by these pollutants are chronic cough, dizziness, fatigue, and eye irritation. It is better to be aware of these common pollutants than to have to deal with the effects of them.
SIDS refers to sudden infant death syndrome. It refers to the unexplainable death of a seemingly healthy infant under the age of 12 months of age. It is the leading cause of infant death, which tends to peak between the second and fourth months. There has been no single cause identified yet, but some babies are at higher risk of dying from SIDS. Include 3 causes of high risk babies and explain the connection between SIDS and breathing disturbances.
ReplyDeleteThree causes of high risk babies are poverty, prenatal exposure to alcohol and premature birth. SIDS and breathing disturbances can be connected be toxic mattress fumes, immunizations, use of pacifiers, air pollution, bed sharing, swaddling, and respiratory infections. Chapter 6
ReplyDeleteType 1 diabetes in children often has a quick onset. What are symptoms to watch for?
Answer: Type 1 diabetes is a chronic, incurable, and often times hereditary condition that occurs when the pancreas fails to produce an adequate amount of the insulin hormone. If insulin is absent or insufficient, glucose can circulate throughout the body instead of being stored as glycogen in the liver. This condition is known as hyperglycemia, which may lead to comas and even death. Type 1 diabetes in children usually occurs abruptly, and has early symptoms to watch for. These symptoms inclue rapid weight loss, fatigue and weakness, nausea or vomiting, frequent urination, dehydration, excessive thirst and/or hunger, and dry/itchy skin. Chapter 4.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: What are the various stages of illness and how do they affect the child? At which stage(s) is the child considered contagious? (Chapter 5)
The stages of illness are: incubation, prodromal, acute, and convalescence. The incubation stage is the interval of time between exposure to infection and the apperance of the first signs of symptoms of illness. The prodromal stage is the apperance of the first nonspecific signs of infection; the stage ends when the symptoms characteristics of a particular communicable illness begin to appear. The acute stage is when the illness or disease during which an individual is definately sick and shows symptoms characteristics of the particular illness or disease involved. The convalescent stage is the stage of recovery of a illness or disease.
ReplyDeleteThe child is considered contagious usually at the incubation stage.
Question: Explain the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats. Give an example of each.
Question:
Saturated fat is fat that consists of triglycerides containing only saturated fatty acid radicals. An example is animal products. An unsaturated fat is a fat or fatty acid in which there is at least one double bond within the fatty acid chain. Some examples are avocados, nuts, and olives.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: What is Sickle cell? What are the symptoms? How can it be managed? (Chapter 4).
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that interferes with the red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen. Symptoms include fever, swelling of the hands or feet, severe abdominal and leg pain, vomiting, and ulcers. At present time there is not known cure for sickle cell disease.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: What is Seizure disorders? What are some conditions known to initiate seizure activity in young children? (Chapter 4)
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder that interferes with the red blood cells' ability to carry oxygen. Red Blood cells develop in the shape of comma or sickle rather than their characteristic round shape. As a result, Blood flows slow through out the body and occasionally becomes clogged. The symptoms usually don't appear until sometimes after the child's first birthday. Symptoms include: fever, vomiting, swelling of the hands and feet, severe abdominal and leg pain, and ulcers on the arms and legs. Management: Presently there is no cure but because of improved diagnosis and treatment children are living longer.
ReplyDeleteFood Borne Illnesses: What are the differences between food intoxication and food infection? What are the symptoms of each? Chapter 19 (pg 477)
Food intoxication is when a chemical or natural toxin (often produced as a by-product of bacteria present in the food, known as an exotoxin) causes your symptoms or illness. Food infection is when a microorganism itself grows inside your body and is the source of your symptoms. The symptoms of food infection and food intoxication are similar. Both can produce food poisoning related symptoms, such as headaches, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, dehydration, and so it is not always clear which you are experiencing.
ReplyDeleteWhat common plant often found in schools that when ingested, causes intense irritation and swelling of the lips and mouth? (Chapter 7)