A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition Third Edition

By: Angela Dare, Margaret O'Donovan

ISBN: 978-1-4085-0484-0

RRP: £14.99

A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition helps childcare students and practitioners to develop a sound understanding of children’s nutritional requirements.  This book emphasises the importance of balanced, wholesome nutrition to the overall health, development and well-being of children.

This book provides:
•    Current theory on food and the five food groups
•    Up-to-date information on food labeling
•    Information on school meals and health initiatives
•    Coverage for all childcare courses and essential knowledge for students studying social care qualifications.

The Practical Guide Series:
•    Places emphasis on good professional practice, whilst providing comprehensive coverage of the latest legislation and National Standards.
•    Are written in a user-friendly style to provide comprehensive, yet straightforward coverage of each topic.
•    Use case studies, key points, and progress checks to reinforce essential issues and allow the reader to monitor their understanding.

Contents:

1.    Nutrition
2.    The essential nutrients
3.    Balanced nutrition
4.    Infant feeding
5.    Nutrition and the growing child
6.    Influences on food and diet
7.    Disorders requiring special diets
8.    Common conditions – dietary needs
9.    Safe food preparation
10.    Particular dietary practices
11.    Cooking experiences with children