ECY501 - Health and Nutrition for Young Children

Subject Title
Health and Nutrition for Young Children

Subject Description
In this subject, students will study three health related topics and their relevance in working with young children in preschool settings. These topics are: i) nutrition; ii) child abuse; iii) safety and illness.

Credit Status
This is an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program prescribed subject.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

GENERAL OUTCOMES:

1. Demonstrate a systemic understanding of the dimensions of a healthy environment for children.
2. Articulate their role in observation, prevention and child protection in Early Childhood Environments.
3. Have knowledge of specific legislation related to health issues and the reporting of suspected child abuse.
4. Understand the Early Childhood Educator's daily responsibilities in supporting children's physical, emotional, and health needs.

1. Discuss current legislation related to health, nutrition and safety.
2. Determine the four major food groups as they contribute to the maintenance of health and growth.
3. Plan nutritious snacks and meals for children.
4. Examine the relationship between nutrition and dental care.
5. Discuss consumer facts regarding the contents and packaging of food items.
6. Identify signs and symptoms of common communicable diseases.
7. Determine when and how to employ procedures related to illness.
8. Identify control measures centres can take to reduce communicable diseases.
9. Explain how the specific health needs of individual children are met.
10. Analyse the environmental stressors, which may affect children's health.
11. Plan and monitor safe, developmentally appropriate outdoor environments for children.
12. Determine how to respond to unsafe situations

1. Define child abuse and describe their role as an Early Childhood Educator in recognizing possible indicators of abuse.
2. Respond appropriately when a child discloses abuse.
3. Follow appropriate procedures for reporting child abuse.
4. Describe various treatments and prevention approaches.
5. Discuss children's sexual health and development.
6. Follow appropriate procedures when there is an accusation against staff.
7. Analyse child abuse in context with family violence and societal abuse and respond to it as an interconnected issue.

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