Children's Health
What are some qualities of a healthy child?
List at least one quality.
- Has clear bright eyes
- Has plenty of energy
- Is interested in eating
- Has few aches and pains
What are the requirements for storing food?
Should have a designated space for food storage is required
Food containers must be stored above the floor on clean surfaces protected from splash and other contaminationOpen packages of perishables must be properly covered/sealed and discarded within 7 days
How do you know if your program has a written policy?
Just ask
What are some skills that are helped by good food experiences?
Motor skills and social skills
Which are the 4 types of germs?
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Fungi
- Parasites
What are the three A's of a healthy child?
-Appetite
-Appearance
-Activity
What temperature should food be at when refrigerated, frozen, and cooked to be safe to serve and consume?
Refrigerated at 41 degrees F
Cooked to 135 degrees F
Frozen at 0 degrees F
What are some characteristics of a healthy environment?
A. Clean work and play areas
B. Proper hygiene practices
C. Implementation and routine practice of a written health policy
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
What are the 5 food groups we need to maintain a balanced diet?
1. Vegetables
2. Fruits
3. Grains
4. Proteins
5. Dairy
WHat are the most common childhood illnesses?
Chickenpox
Common cold
Influenza(Flu)
Diarrhea-Related Diseases
Conjunctivitis(Pink eye)
Giardiasis
Allergic Reactions
RSV(REspiratory Syncytial Virus)
Lice
When should a child be isolated due to sickness?
- Severe Coughing
- Difficulty breathing
- Stiff neck
- Diarrhea
- Temperature over 100F
- Conjunctivitis
- Unusually dark urine
What are some must-do's when handling food?
Examine food when it is purchased/delivered
Thaw food safely
Wash fruits and vegetables before serving or cooking
Separate food to avoid cross-contamination
Wear proper head coverings
What are some of the best practices when maintaining a healthy environment?
- Wear gloves
- throw disposable gloves away after one use
- Do not get any bodily fluid in your eyes, nose, mouth, or near an open sore
-Wash your hands thoroughly
- Clean and disinfect any surfaces and non-disposable cleaning equipment
what are some things that adults are responsible for during mealtime?
Planning, preparing, and serving nutritious food. Modeling proper eating behaviors and table manners. Aswell teaching children the importance of food groups and which foods belong in each group.
During small group time, you notice Charles is having difficulty breathing and is wheezing. What should you do?
Check if he's allergic to something he ate, or if he's choking give him the hymlic maneuver.
Daily health checks are a good way of _________, _________, and _________ illness in a childcare environment.
Preventing, identifying, and controlling
What are some sanitary preventions to keep in mind when preparing food and serving areas?
Clean food contact services ( dishes, cutting boards, silverware, countertops)
Food equipment and tableware must be properly cleaned
What are some safety hazards that may be found when around playgrounds, electrical outlets, restrooms, and playpens?
Playground:
metal objects, hard surfaces, unfenced area
Electrical Outlet:
electricity, cords, wires, unused plugs
Restrooms:
hard surfaces, plumbing, water, slipping hazards
Playpens:
swallowable objects, climbable objects, unsanitized playpens
What are 3 developmental skills related to eating that we should consider for children?
- Mouth patterns
- Hand and body skills
- Feeding skills or abilities
What are some things not to do when a child is choking?
Dont hit their backs, don't attempt first aid unless trained to perform it, don't shake them, and don't panic in front of the child.
What are some things that caregivers need to do when responding to an illness?
- Watch the child closely, apply first aid/CPR as needed, and be ready to discuss your observation with parents and/or paramedics. (YOUR OBSERVATION SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED)
- Isolate the child until parents and/or paramedics arrive.
- Call the parents, and if necessary, suggest to the parents that the child needs medical attention
- Call 911
At childcare facilities that serve meals, what are some foods that need to be inspected, served with consent, or not prohibited?
-Meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products must be inspected
- NO raw milk or unpasteurized milk served without consent
- No home-grown eggs may be served
What are some of the roles a caregiver plays in injury prevention?
Maintain heat environment, establish daily routine that children are familiar with, supervision, and teach children safe behaviors.
What is the amount of calories a child should have?
1000 calories
How much of each food group should a child have in a day?
Grain:3 ounces
Vegetables:1 cup
Fruit:1 cup
Dairy:2 cups
Protein:2 ounces