1) The article discusses the benefits of fruits and vegetables for children's health and well-being. It notes that most children do not meet the WHO recommendation of 5 servings per day.
2) Fruits and vegetables provide important vitamins, minerals and nutrients that support children's growth and development. They can also help decrease obesity risk and support digestive and school performance.
3) The article provides tips for parents to increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption such as shopping with kids, letting them help prepare foods, and stocking the fridge with cut-up options.
The document discusses various health metrics and trends among young people in England. It notes that drinking, smoking, and drug use have decreased among secondary school pupils in the last decade. However, fewer children are meeting recommended levels of physical activity. Dental caries remain the most common hospital diagnosis for children aged 5-9. Referral rates for psychological therapies have increased and are twice as high for 15-19 year old female teenagers than males.
Breast milk alone is the ideal nourishment for infants in the first six months and provides important benefits like reducing infant mortality and protecting against common illnesses through antibodies. It also aids brain development and is linked to long term health advantages for both child and mother such as lower risks of health issues like diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. Despite these benefits, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain below 40% globally according to the World Health Organization.
This document discusses childhood obesity, its causes and health risks, and recommendations for prevention. It finds that about 1 in 5 US children ages 6-19 are obese, triple the rate from the 1970s. Obesity puts children at risk for high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease, diabetes and other issues. The target audience is parents of preschool-aged children, as establishing healthy eating habits early could prevent obesity. Suggested interventions include educational programs for parents, encouraging healthy social eating and role modeling, and making healthy foods more affordable and accessible.
The document discusses interventions to help reduce childhood obesity. It notes that 30.6% of Americans are obese and interventions can help kids lose weight in a cost effective manner by teaching them healthy behaviors and increasing physical activity. One intervention study had kids increase good food choices and physical activity, resulting in weight loss for 21% of participants over a year. Interventions are proven methods to help kids learn lifelong healthy habits and reduce future health risks from obesity.
This document discusses the importance of yearly check-ups for underrepresented groups like Hispanic/Latino and uninsured children to reduce childhood obesity. It recommends that parents bring their children to see primary care providers regularly so providers can monitor their health, including weight, and educate parents and children about nutrition, exercise, and developing healthy habits to combat obesity and other conditions. The long term goals are to improve access to healthcare resources for these groups and encourage schools and after school programs to promote healthy behaviors.
This document discusses weight management in pediatrics. It notes that over 1/3 of US adults and 1/3 of youth are overweight or obese. Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile, while overweight is between the 85th to 95th percentile. Obesity can lead to health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Obesity prevalence varies by race, age, sex, education level and other factors. Extra weight can cause sleep issues in children like sleep apnea. Genetics and behaviors are the main causes of excess weight in youth as in adults. The document evaluates a patient's case and provides a treatment plan focusing on nutrition education and physical activity goals.
1) The article discusses the benefits of fruits and vegetables for children's health and well-being. It notes that most children do not meet the WHO recommendation of 5 servings per day.
2) Fruits and vegetables provide important vitamins, minerals and nutrients that support children's growth and development. They can also help decrease obesity risk and support digestive and school performance.
3) The article provides tips for parents to increase children's fruit and vegetable consumption such as shopping with kids, letting them help prepare foods, and stocking the fridge with cut-up options.
The document discusses various health metrics and trends among young people in England. It notes that drinking, smoking, and drug use have decreased among secondary school pupils in the last decade. However, fewer children are meeting recommended levels of physical activity. Dental caries remain the most common hospital diagnosis for children aged 5-9. Referral rates for psychological therapies have increased and are twice as high for 15-19 year old female teenagers than males.
Breast milk alone is the ideal nourishment for infants in the first six months and provides important benefits like reducing infant mortality and protecting against common illnesses through antibodies. It also aids brain development and is linked to long term health advantages for both child and mother such as lower risks of health issues like diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. Despite these benefits, exclusive breastfeeding rates remain below 40% globally according to the World Health Organization.
This document discusses childhood obesity, its causes and health risks, and recommendations for prevention. It finds that about 1 in 5 US children ages 6-19 are obese, triple the rate from the 1970s. Obesity puts children at risk for high cholesterol, asthma, heart disease, diabetes and other issues. The target audience is parents of preschool-aged children, as establishing healthy eating habits early could prevent obesity. Suggested interventions include educational programs for parents, encouraging healthy social eating and role modeling, and making healthy foods more affordable and accessible.
The document discusses interventions to help reduce childhood obesity. It notes that 30.6% of Americans are obese and interventions can help kids lose weight in a cost effective manner by teaching them healthy behaviors and increasing physical activity. One intervention study had kids increase good food choices and physical activity, resulting in weight loss for 21% of participants over a year. Interventions are proven methods to help kids learn lifelong healthy habits and reduce future health risks from obesity.
This document discusses the importance of yearly check-ups for underrepresented groups like Hispanic/Latino and uninsured children to reduce childhood obesity. It recommends that parents bring their children to see primary care providers regularly so providers can monitor their health, including weight, and educate parents and children about nutrition, exercise, and developing healthy habits to combat obesity and other conditions. The long term goals are to improve access to healthcare resources for these groups and encourage schools and after school programs to promote healthy behaviors.
This document discusses weight management in pediatrics. It notes that over 1/3 of US adults and 1/3 of youth are overweight or obese. Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile, while overweight is between the 85th to 95th percentile. Obesity can lead to health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Obesity prevalence varies by race, age, sex, education level and other factors. Extra weight can cause sleep issues in children like sleep apnea. Genetics and behaviors are the main causes of excess weight in youth as in adults. The document evaluates a patient's case and provides a treatment plan focusing on nutrition education and physical activity goals.
Eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day provides significant protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and brain diseases. Magnesium is essential for stress management and proper muscle functioning, and deficiency can increase anxiety levels - foods like spinach, pumpkin seeds, salmon, and whole grains are good sources. The brain needs fat, specifically omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help prevent chronic diseases associated with aging as the brain is mainly composed of fat and requires these fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself.
Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both mother and child. It reduces the risk of infections like ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory illnesses in infants. Breastfeeding also boosts an infant's immune system by providing antibodies only found in breastmilk. For mothers, breastfeeding can decrease the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The document concludes that breastfeeding promotes healthier development and decreases disease risks for both children and mothers.
Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both mother and child. It reduces the risk of infections like ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory illnesses in infants. Breastfeeding also boosts an infant's immune system by providing antibodies only found in breastmilk. For mothers, breastfeeding can decrease the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The document concludes that breastfeeding should be considered as it promotes healthier development and decreases disease risks for both children and mothers.
The document discusses several issues facing children today, including hunger, lack of health/dental care, abuse/neglect, and over-medication. It notes that an estimated 40% of US children are on medication to modify behavior, and some doctors have diagnosed over 10,000 toddlers with ADHD and treated them with amphetamine-based drugs not proven safe or effective for children that young. Further, drug industry promotion has encouraged a spike in ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions in the US.
Increasing hypertension among school children in indiaRavi Malik
This study examined the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension among 1085 school-aged children in India. The study found that 5.9% of children had hypertension and 12.3% had prehypertension. Rates of elevated blood pressure were significantly higher among children with high body mass index. Nearly 1 in 5 children studied had elevated blood pressures, reflecting an alarming situation where many children will need intervention to control their blood pressure. The prevalence of high blood pressure found in this study was marginally higher than reported in a recent U.S. survey.
Nutrition is fundamental to early childhood education since children's growth and development is most rapid during the first few years of life. Meals and snacks should provide nutritious foods on a frequent basis to meet children's nutritional needs and support cognitive, sensory, and language development. Young children need frequently offered, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day since their appetites may vary and small, frequent feedings help ensure daily nutritional needs are met. Staff should model healthy eating behaviors and discuss nutrition to support children's learning.
Teens Say They Are Sleep Deprived & Stressed4hmarketing
Sponsored by National 4-H Council and Molina Healthcare, Teens Take on Health is a first-of-its-kind, teen-led research effort that is focused on talking with young people instead of talking at them.
Gráficos apresentação dont worry be healthyLuisa Fadista
The document summarizes the results of questionnaires given to students, mothers, and teachers at a school regarding healthy lifestyle habits. Some key findings:
- Most students (79%) eat breakfast daily, preferring milk and cereals or toast. Mothers' responses matched the children's.
- While most students eat fruits, a few rarely or never do. Teachers encourage fruit/vegetable consumption in various ways.
- Favorite foods included traditional Portuguese meals. Most students drank water and ate sandwiches for snacks.
- Television watching and computer use was mostly less than 1 hour per day. Favorite sports were soccer, cycling, and walking.
- Teachers emphasized healthy eating, exercise, and discussed l
This document discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both children and mothers. It summarizes that breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for infant development, protects against infectious diseases, and lowers the risk of obesity and chronic diseases. Breastfeeding also benefits mothers by reducing risks of certain cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The economic analysis finds that increased breastfeeding rates could save billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs.
Substance abuse during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus in several ways. Drugs taken by the mother pass through the placenta and can directly damage the fetus, restrict nutrient/oxygen flow, or induce early labor. This can result in low birth weight, birth defects, or stillbirth. Babies exposed to drugs in the womb may suffer from neonatal abstinence syndrome after birth, experiencing withdrawal symptoms like excessive crying and seizures. Long term, these children are more likely to struggle with learning disabilities and addiction. Treatment programs are needed to help drug-addicted mothers for the health of their babies.
Growth charts are used by doctors to monitor children's height and weight gains between ages 2-5 which average 2.5 inches and 4-5 pounds per year to check their growth pattern is normal; a child's growth is influenced by genetics, nutrition, sleep, and health issues; parents can help support healthy growth by establishing good eating habits including variety, portion sizes, and making mealtimes family times.
This document discusses why many obese people in the US experience hunger. It suggests that high fructose corn syrup added to many processed foods, coupled with government subsidies that encourage fat and sugar production over nutritious foods, contribute to the problem. With poverty levels rising and access to affordable healthy options limited, many can only afford high calorie junk foods. As a result, health problems are increasing while healthcare costs rise, straining the US economy. Solutions proposed include regulations on school/grocery store foods, taxes on unhealthy items, and limiting food stamps to nutritious purchases to improve diets and productivity.
The document discusses the national school deworming program in the Philippines. It notes that soil-transmitted helminthiasis can cause poor growth and development in children as well as anemia and malnutrition. The deworming medications provided by the Department of Health have been recommended by the World Health Organization and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Parents are informed of the potential side effects and must provide consent before children participate. The activity encourages hand washing and eating before medication is administered to prevent side effects. Higher participation rates are achieved nationwide, especially during January and July. A lower rate of helminthiasis results from more children being dewormed through collaboration between the Departments of Health and Education and cooperative parents
This document summarizes a study examining how past experiences with food insecurity influence parents' use of child feeding practices recommended to prevent childhood obesity. The study involved interviewing 12 parents about their childhood food experiences, current feeding practices, and challenges. Preliminary themes that emerged from the interviews included parents wanting to shelter their children from problems, using feeding strategies to avoid wasting food, and seeing meals as important family time. The researchers aim to understand how past food insecurity may create barriers for parents adopting recommended practices and to apply their findings to improve nutrition education programs.
Breast feeding provides significant health benefits for both babies and mothers, reducing hospitalization and risks of various illnesses in infants by up to 72%, and also decreasing postpartum depression in mothers. It allows for skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, providing pain relief for the baby and strengthening their emotional bond. Breast feeding is advantageous physically, emotionally, and financially.
This document outlines an initiative to improve the health of abandoned children in India. It notes that India has a high rate of child mortality, with over 2 million children dying before age 5 each year mostly from preventable illnesses like diarrhea and pneumonia. Factors contributing to this include lack of access to medical care, low birth weights, and high rates of malnutrition. The proposed initiative aims to create awareness among parents about child health needs, provide medical checkups and advice to poor children, and teach children healthy habits to improve their health outcomes.
Vance County in North Carolina has high rates of food insecurity and obesity among youth. To address this, the NC Cooperative Extension Program partnered with four local organizations to implement a nutrition and cooking program for children ages 5-15. Over the course of a week at each site, lessons were taught on topics like kitchen safety, MyPlate, and healthy snacks. Pre- and post-tests showed that the children gained knowledge about nutrition and being active. The program exposed children to new foods and recipes to try at home. It also increased the children's daily physical activity through lessons and snacks.
Childhood obesity is on the rise due to increased screen time and unhealthy diets. The document cites inactivity from many hours watching television and using electronics, as well as easy access to cheap, unhealthy foods as contributing factors. Health risks of obesity include hypertension, diabetes, respiratory issues and orthopedic problems. The growth of new media and its overuse is replacing physical activity in kids' lives. Advertising also influences children to consume more sugary and fatty foods. By 2020, 65% of Australian youth may be overweight if trends continue.
Mamma Zamma Moms & Kids Development GroupWezet-Botes
Mamma Zamma Moms & Kids Development Group
Mamma Zamma means mothers trying very hard. The message is that mothers trying hard can change the lives of their children, by giving them agood start in life. This is what this workbook is all about. It has been specifically developed for mothers and carers with children between the ages of 3 - 6 years.
The workbook moves from the standpoint that parents and primary carers can play a significant role in their children’s early development. It provides 10 lessons with
all the worksheets and activities needed to develop basic skills in the child. Each lesson is divided into three segments namely:
Activate – basic numeracy, colours, shapes and concepts.
Relate – activities to develop the bond between mother/carer and child which include touch, trust and tell activities.
Empower – a section in which parental guidance and support is facilitated within the metaphor of building a ‘Kid-safe house’.
The workbook is beautifully illustrated and practically explained with a facilitator’s
guide included. It’s all ready for you to start a Mamma Zamma group in your area.
The Mamma Zamma programme was developed by the Draw the Line Child
Support Centre of Child Welfare Tshwane which is affiliated to Child Welfare South
Africa.
This document describes a professional development program called "Kids on the Move" that incorporates dance into the physical education curriculum. The program includes:
1) Professional development workshops for teachers led by dance experts to learn how to integrate dance.
2) After-school creative movement labs for students led by teachers who received training, with mentorship from dance experts.
3) Parent workshops to involve parents and teach them the dance concepts.
4) Curriculum writing sessions for teachers to develop lesson plans and create a resource book.
Eating at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day provides significant protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and brain diseases. Magnesium is essential for stress management and proper muscle functioning, and deficiency can increase anxiety levels - foods like spinach, pumpkin seeds, salmon, and whole grains are good sources. The brain needs fat, specifically omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help prevent chronic diseases associated with aging as the brain is mainly composed of fat and requires these fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself.
Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both mother and child. It reduces the risk of infections like ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory illnesses in infants. Breastfeeding also boosts an infant's immune system by providing antibodies only found in breastmilk. For mothers, breastfeeding can decrease the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The document concludes that breastfeeding promotes healthier development and decreases disease risks for both children and mothers.
Breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits for both mother and child. It reduces the risk of infections like ear infections, gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory illnesses in infants. Breastfeeding also boosts an infant's immune system by providing antibodies only found in breastmilk. For mothers, breastfeeding can decrease the risk of diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. The document concludes that breastfeeding should be considered as it promotes healthier development and decreases disease risks for both children and mothers.
The document discusses several issues facing children today, including hunger, lack of health/dental care, abuse/neglect, and over-medication. It notes that an estimated 40% of US children are on medication to modify behavior, and some doctors have diagnosed over 10,000 toddlers with ADHD and treated them with amphetamine-based drugs not proven safe or effective for children that young. Further, drug industry promotion has encouraged a spike in ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions in the US.
Increasing hypertension among school children in indiaRavi Malik
This study examined the prevalence of hypertension and prehypertension among 1085 school-aged children in India. The study found that 5.9% of children had hypertension and 12.3% had prehypertension. Rates of elevated blood pressure were significantly higher among children with high body mass index. Nearly 1 in 5 children studied had elevated blood pressures, reflecting an alarming situation where many children will need intervention to control their blood pressure. The prevalence of high blood pressure found in this study was marginally higher than reported in a recent U.S. survey.
Nutrition is fundamental to early childhood education since children's growth and development is most rapid during the first few years of life. Meals and snacks should provide nutritious foods on a frequent basis to meet children's nutritional needs and support cognitive, sensory, and language development. Young children need frequently offered, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day since their appetites may vary and small, frequent feedings help ensure daily nutritional needs are met. Staff should model healthy eating behaviors and discuss nutrition to support children's learning.
Teens Say They Are Sleep Deprived & Stressed4hmarketing
Sponsored by National 4-H Council and Molina Healthcare, Teens Take on Health is a first-of-its-kind, teen-led research effort that is focused on talking with young people instead of talking at them.
Gráficos apresentação dont worry be healthyLuisa Fadista
The document summarizes the results of questionnaires given to students, mothers, and teachers at a school regarding healthy lifestyle habits. Some key findings:
- Most students (79%) eat breakfast daily, preferring milk and cereals or toast. Mothers' responses matched the children's.
- While most students eat fruits, a few rarely or never do. Teachers encourage fruit/vegetable consumption in various ways.
- Favorite foods included traditional Portuguese meals. Most students drank water and ate sandwiches for snacks.
- Television watching and computer use was mostly less than 1 hour per day. Favorite sports were soccer, cycling, and walking.
- Teachers emphasized healthy eating, exercise, and discussed l
This document discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for both children and mothers. It summarizes that breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for infant development, protects against infectious diseases, and lowers the risk of obesity and chronic diseases. Breastfeeding also benefits mothers by reducing risks of certain cancers, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. The economic analysis finds that increased breastfeeding rates could save billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs.
Substance abuse during pregnancy can harm the developing fetus in several ways. Drugs taken by the mother pass through the placenta and can directly damage the fetus, restrict nutrient/oxygen flow, or induce early labor. This can result in low birth weight, birth defects, or stillbirth. Babies exposed to drugs in the womb may suffer from neonatal abstinence syndrome after birth, experiencing withdrawal symptoms like excessive crying and seizures. Long term, these children are more likely to struggle with learning disabilities and addiction. Treatment programs are needed to help drug-addicted mothers for the health of their babies.
Growth charts are used by doctors to monitor children's height and weight gains between ages 2-5 which average 2.5 inches and 4-5 pounds per year to check their growth pattern is normal; a child's growth is influenced by genetics, nutrition, sleep, and health issues; parents can help support healthy growth by establishing good eating habits including variety, portion sizes, and making mealtimes family times.
This document discusses why many obese people in the US experience hunger. It suggests that high fructose corn syrup added to many processed foods, coupled with government subsidies that encourage fat and sugar production over nutritious foods, contribute to the problem. With poverty levels rising and access to affordable healthy options limited, many can only afford high calorie junk foods. As a result, health problems are increasing while healthcare costs rise, straining the US economy. Solutions proposed include regulations on school/grocery store foods, taxes on unhealthy items, and limiting food stamps to nutritious purchases to improve diets and productivity.
The document discusses the national school deworming program in the Philippines. It notes that soil-transmitted helminthiasis can cause poor growth and development in children as well as anemia and malnutrition. The deworming medications provided by the Department of Health have been recommended by the World Health Organization and approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Parents are informed of the potential side effects and must provide consent before children participate. The activity encourages hand washing and eating before medication is administered to prevent side effects. Higher participation rates are achieved nationwide, especially during January and July. A lower rate of helminthiasis results from more children being dewormed through collaboration between the Departments of Health and Education and cooperative parents
This document summarizes a study examining how past experiences with food insecurity influence parents' use of child feeding practices recommended to prevent childhood obesity. The study involved interviewing 12 parents about their childhood food experiences, current feeding practices, and challenges. Preliminary themes that emerged from the interviews included parents wanting to shelter their children from problems, using feeding strategies to avoid wasting food, and seeing meals as important family time. The researchers aim to understand how past food insecurity may create barriers for parents adopting recommended practices and to apply their findings to improve nutrition education programs.
Breast feeding provides significant health benefits for both babies and mothers, reducing hospitalization and risks of various illnesses in infants by up to 72%, and also decreasing postpartum depression in mothers. It allows for skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, providing pain relief for the baby and strengthening their emotional bond. Breast feeding is advantageous physically, emotionally, and financially.
This document outlines an initiative to improve the health of abandoned children in India. It notes that India has a high rate of child mortality, with over 2 million children dying before age 5 each year mostly from preventable illnesses like diarrhea and pneumonia. Factors contributing to this include lack of access to medical care, low birth weights, and high rates of malnutrition. The proposed initiative aims to create awareness among parents about child health needs, provide medical checkups and advice to poor children, and teach children healthy habits to improve their health outcomes.
Vance County in North Carolina has high rates of food insecurity and obesity among youth. To address this, the NC Cooperative Extension Program partnered with four local organizations to implement a nutrition and cooking program for children ages 5-15. Over the course of a week at each site, lessons were taught on topics like kitchen safety, MyPlate, and healthy snacks. Pre- and post-tests showed that the children gained knowledge about nutrition and being active. The program exposed children to new foods and recipes to try at home. It also increased the children's daily physical activity through lessons and snacks.
Childhood obesity is on the rise due to increased screen time and unhealthy diets. The document cites inactivity from many hours watching television and using electronics, as well as easy access to cheap, unhealthy foods as contributing factors. Health risks of obesity include hypertension, diabetes, respiratory issues and orthopedic problems. The growth of new media and its overuse is replacing physical activity in kids' lives. Advertising also influences children to consume more sugary and fatty foods. By 2020, 65% of Australian youth may be overweight if trends continue.
Mamma Zamma Moms & Kids Development GroupWezet-Botes
Mamma Zamma Moms & Kids Development Group
Mamma Zamma means mothers trying very hard. The message is that mothers trying hard can change the lives of their children, by giving them agood start in life. This is what this workbook is all about. It has been specifically developed for mothers and carers with children between the ages of 3 - 6 years.
The workbook moves from the standpoint that parents and primary carers can play a significant role in their children’s early development. It provides 10 lessons with
all the worksheets and activities needed to develop basic skills in the child. Each lesson is divided into three segments namely:
Activate – basic numeracy, colours, shapes and concepts.
Relate – activities to develop the bond between mother/carer and child which include touch, trust and tell activities.
Empower – a section in which parental guidance and support is facilitated within the metaphor of building a ‘Kid-safe house’.
The workbook is beautifully illustrated and practically explained with a facilitator’s
guide included. It’s all ready for you to start a Mamma Zamma group in your area.
The Mamma Zamma programme was developed by the Draw the Line Child
Support Centre of Child Welfare Tshwane which is affiliated to Child Welfare South
Africa.
This document describes a professional development program called "Kids on the Move" that incorporates dance into the physical education curriculum. The program includes:
1) Professional development workshops for teachers led by dance experts to learn how to integrate dance.
2) After-school creative movement labs for students led by teachers who received training, with mentorship from dance experts.
3) Parent workshops to involve parents and teach them the dance concepts.
4) Curriculum writing sessions for teachers to develop lesson plans and create a resource book.
Thinking Outside the App: How Real World Forces Inform Kids' Media Development Robin Raskin
A talk given to kid's app creators at the Dust or Magic conference.
Trends like AI, VR, AR and the sharing economy will drive innovation in kids media but only if we get passed the Personally Identifiable Informaton conundrum.
Growing up Talking: A window into language developmentNinti_One
This document summarizes key findings from the Aboriginal Child Language Acquisition Project (ACLA) that studied language development in Aboriginal children in Tennant Creek. It finds that Aboriginal children develop complex speech repertoires that may include traditional languages, Kriol, Aboriginal English varieties, and code-switching between languages. Even when their home languages are not fully understood, it can be assumed that Aboriginal children develop language in similar stages to all children through social interaction. The data presented shows vocabulary, cultural concepts, identity development, and language practices developing in children between ages 4-17 months. It emphasizes that Aboriginal English and Kriol varieties are systematic languages that express cultural meanings and identities.
The best learning environment at camelot kids child development centercamelotkids
Camelot kids Child Development center is an Eco friendly child development program in Los Angeles to nurturing children as they learn and grow. Children love to learn; they are naturally alive with curiosity and wonder.
The document discusses Iowa 4-H Clover Kids, a positive youth development program. It outlines key topics like child development principles, the four developmental needs of belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. The eight essential elements of a positive youth experience are defined as positive relationships with caring adults and an inclusive environment. The Iowa 4-H program aims to empower youth to reach their full potential through long-term partnerships with caring adults.
Development of Cooking for Kids: Culinary Training for School Nutrition Profe...hsokstate
- The document discusses efforts in Oklahoma to improve school nutrition through chef-led training of school nutrition professionals.
- A partnership was formed between the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma State University, and industry chefs to provide training to increase the use of less processed foods in school meals while meeting nutrition standards.
- Initial assessments found that students were not eating recommended portions of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Pilot training improved skills but participants wanted more applicable lessons.
- The partnership then provided regional skill-building workshops taught by professional chefs to nearly 400 school nutrition staff across the state to help implement healthier scratch cooking in schools.
This document outlines an intelligent ecosystem for children's development and socialization centered around a portable projector. The projector is designed for in-home use and has interactive mobile apps, cloud access, and preloaded educational and entertainment content to build family traditions. It aims to target parents ages 32-45 with kids ages 2-10. The company behind it, Cinemood, has seen success with its MVP portable children's cinema and plans to expand its hardware, content store, and accelerate its program to reach $3.5 million in sales by mid-2016.
Youth marketing - A guide to understanding youth development phases by Dan Pa...guest10a9e56
A short presentation that looks at some of the key development stages kids, tweens and teens go through and the implications for marketers looking to have conversations with kids. See danpankraz.wordpress.com for more insights into youth marketing.
This document discusses the importance of adequate nutrition during early childhood for development and future health. It notes that exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months and continued breastfeeding up to 2 years is one of the most cost-effective nutrition habits. The document also discusses Unilever's commitments to nutrition research and fortified products to support child development and health.
The document discusses the growing epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. It states that approximately 17% of children ages 2-19 are obese, which can negatively impact their education, social development, and health. Childhood obesity is linked to lower test scores and IQ as well as increased risk of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, depression, and low self-esteem. If not addressed, obesity in children is likely to continue into adulthood and affect future generations through learned health behaviors. The document argues that childhood obesity has many consequences and should no longer be overlooked.
Maternal nutrition and avoiding drugs and environmental hazards during pregnancy are important factors that can affect development. Adequate weight gain and nutrient intake are needed to support fetal growth. Women at risk of nutritional deficiencies may require counseling. Certain drugs, infections, radiation, and other toxins are teratogens that can cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester of rapid development. Proper breastfeeding and child nutrition are also crucial, as deficiencies in micronutrients like iron, iodine, and vitamins can impair cognitive and behavioral development. Overall nutrition has reciprocal effects between mother and child.
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Introduction
Children require different types of diets as they grow up. Every stage of development requires a specific type of diet to enhances growth and general well-being. This is why the federal government has set up rules and regulations and governs to school lunches in the United States. The government introduces updated National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (NSLP) in 2012 to cut down sugar, sodium and fat intake in the schools. The program included introduction of fruits, whole grains and vegetables every day. Statistics shows that nearly one third of children and adolescents in the country are obese and overweight. Poor nutrition in school lunches also increases chances of developing chronic diseases such as kidney stones, heart diseases and diabetes (Schuna, 2017). Healthy nutrition among children and adolescents enhances memory development, social skills and fine motor skills. Nutritionally sound diets in children and preadolescents plays very important roles in preparing them to (for) a healthier future. It is therefore the responsibility of the government to ensure school lunches are free of excess sugar, salt and fats.
There a strong relationship between nutrition and brain development. High intake of poor diet during the earlier years in children leads to anxiety and depression in later years. It also increases emotional and behavioral problems. However, healthy diets such as vegetables, whole grains and fruits prevent children’s risk to for depression in later years. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA, 2018), whole grains contains vitamins B, fiber and minerals that helps kids in school to concentrate in class. The government through the USDA started offering whole-grain rich food in school lunches after the enactment of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2012. The problem now is that these rules have been relaxed and children and adolescents are back consuming sugary foods. Also most schools do not adhere to NLSP program expectations.
You need a Population Concerns section
Methods This should be Nutrition Relation Topics – what areas of your research are related to nutrition?
Next should be Nutrition Interventions – what studies were conducted?
The research methodology used in this nutrition research paper involved systematic reviews of various sources involving children, preadolescents and nutrition. Most of these studies were obtained from government agency databases such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), NHANES and other nutrition databases. The research studies reviewed were majorly conducted through Cross-sectional surveys, surveillance surveys and experimental designs. Data were obtained through admission of questionnaires and interviews. Statistical tools such as regression analysis were used in analyzing the data.
Research Findings This should be Nutrition.
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Obesity is prevalent among the African American children. Most of the African
American families fall in the low income groups. This results to them not being able to purchase
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healthy foods. There is a perception that healthy foods are very expensive to purchase. Their
food consumption to a large extent consists of proteins from genetically modified organisms
(GMOs), larger amounts of refined grains and sugars and high level of fructose corn syrup. They
consume junky foods that are cheaper to buy. These foods contribute a lot to childhood obesity
among the African American children who consume them.
Obesity is not a disease in itself. However, it leads to an increased risk of individuals to
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prevent or control it should be a priority (Amini et al, (2014). Obesity is prevalent and on the
increase among many school going African American children in the US. Physical activity and
healthy diet are the key preventive interventions that can be implemented to tackle the challenge
of childhood obesity (Chircop et al., (2015).
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Want Smarter Kids? Take Vitamins During Pregnancy, Study Says
1. Want Smarter Kids?
Take Vitamins
During Pregnancy,
Study Says
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2. If you want a child who excels in school, take multiple micro-nutrient (MMNs) while
pregnant, a recent finding suggests.
According to a study conducted by researchers from Lancaster, California and Harvard
universities, taking MMNs during pregnancy can help make the baby smarter. The
researchers reveal that MMN supplements can improve procedural memory, otherwise
known as the area of the brain that facilitates motor skills in young children.
Better Procedural Memory
The study, published in The Lancet Global Health, showed that children born to mothers who
took MMNs reaped "impressive" long-term benefits. The children had better procedural
memory, with the increment equivalent to an extra half-year of education.
Children of anemic mothers who took MMNs, meanwhile, scored substantially higher on
general IQ tests, with the increase equivalent to a year of additional schooling. The vitamin
tablets contained riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and vitamins C, D, and B12.
3. Yes to Vitamin D and Folic Acid
Taking vitamins while expecting is not only beneficial to a child’s cognitive and motor skills.
Certain vitamins like Vitamin D and Folic acid can help decrease the risk of birth defects as
well.
Previous research conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE),
for instance, showed that Folic Acid could reduce the likelihood of spinal cord and brain
defects in babies. Vitamin D supplements, meanwhile, could help strengthen the
development of the babies’ teeth and bones.
Other studies, meanwhile, warn that expecting women should take vitamin A in moderation,
as high levels of the said vitamin may cause birth defects. Scientists, moreover, recommend
that only anemic women should take iron, as it may lead to diarrhea or constipation.
4. Scientists have a piece of advice for expecting mothers: educated and nurturing parents, as
well as happy mothers, help with a child's development. Monitoring the youngster’s diet is
also key, as Finnish researchers suggest that children who ate vegetables, fruit, fish, and
whole grains during their first three years in school tend to score higher in tests.
References:
http://www.smartkidschildcare.com
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/micronutrients-pregnant-women-children/
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/259059-overview#a4
http://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/folic-acid.aspx