Healthy Food and Nutrition

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Week 4 Application

Section 4: Healthy food and Nutrition

Andrea Tubbs-Lampkin

December 28, 2014

Walden University EDUC 1005

Instructor Roberta Marshall

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Summarize why good nutrition and eating habits are so important to children in each age group. Cite evidence from Chapter 6 in your text and/or other resources to support your claims.

             Good nutrition and eating habits are so important to children in each age group for various reasons. One reason is children with good nutrition and eating habits will have a successful growth, good teeth, strong bones/muscles, energy and lower their chances of having any health problems as youth. Children with poor nutrition and eating habits eat processed foods, sweets, fast foods and junk food. This behavior can cause them to be obese, have dental problems, high blood pressure and diabetes.

          According to Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education, children without the necessary minerals and vitamins are susceptible to rickets, fatigue, night blindness, anemia and dermatitis (Robertson, 2013). It is important for children to have good nutrition and eating habits to support their immune system, developmental growth strong bones/muscles and health teeth.

 Refer to Chapter 8 in your course text and explain why adults should actively help children develop healthy eating habits and at least two ways this can be accomplished.

          It is important for adults to actively help children develop healthy eating habits, because it effects their developmental growth, health and weight. Parents should model good eating habits for their children because they are watching what we eat. Parents can develop healthy eating habits by eating healthy foods and trying new foods. According to Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education, adults are responsible for controlling what food comes in the house and how it is prepared to children (Robertson, 2013 p. 305).

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Parents should always make it a priority to let their children see them purchase, prepare and eat healthy meals, so that it becomes a habit for them. 

  Provide three nutritious recipes that family members can prepare with preschoolers and explain the nutritional value of each. (To locate recipes, look through the various suggested Web sites or do research as needed.) Offer strategies and suggestions to make cooking together an enjoyable learning experience for children

          Parents can make eating health fun for children. Going grocery shopping together can be a great experience for them. Children can pick out healthy nutritious foods they like and parents can teach them how to read labels on items to see the nutritional information.  Parents can have the children help them when preparing and cooking meals by giving them different task.

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1. Stir fry fajita chicken

Prep time: 30 minutes

What you need:

·         3 cups brown rice, cooked

·         2 tablespoons canola oil

·         ½ cup diced onion

·         1 pound of cooked chicken strips

·         1 pound squash, diced

·         ½ cup red pepper, diced

·         8 ounces frozen corn

·         4 ounces canned diced green chili pepper

·         4 ounces canned diced tomato (with juice)

·         ½ teaspoon black pepper

·         ½ teaspoon cumin

·         ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment and supplies:

·         Knife

·         Cutting board

·         Measuring cups/spoons

·         Skillet

·         Oven/stove

What to do:

1.      Prepare rice in advance.

2.      Add oil to skillet and heat on stovetop. Add onions to skillet and sauté until softened and translucent (you can kind of see through them).

3.      Add chicken and squash to onions.

4.      Stir-fry mixture until squash is barely tender.

5.      Add red pepper, corn, green chili, tomato, and spices.

6.      Mix and stir until well combined. Do not boil.

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7.      Reduce heat and let mixture simmer 2-3 additional minutes. Don't overcook or you'll have stew, not a stir-fry!

8.      Serve each portion over ½ cup rice.

How much does this recipe make?
Six servings

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2. Grilled veggie pita

Prep time: 5 minutes

What you need:

·         ½ cup low-fat cream cheese or any other low-fat spreadable cheese

·         1 teaspoon chives, chopped

·         1 teaspoon parsley

·         3-4 cups leftover grilled veggies (we like carrots, eggplant, and zucchini)

·         4 whole-wheat pitas

Equipment and supplies

·         Food processor

·         Butter knife (for spreading)

What to do:

1.      With an adult's help, place cream cheese and herbs into a food processor.

2.      Pulse until herbs are evenly distributed throughout cheese.

3.      Spread 1-2 tablespoons of herbed cream cheese onto the inside of each pita.

4.      Stuff each pita evenly with grilled veggies.

How much does this recipe make?

·         Serves 4

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3. Blue berry oatmeal squares

Prep and cook time: 25 minutes

What you need:

·         1½ cups quick oats

·         ½ cup whole-wheat flour

·         ½ teaspoon baking soda

·         ½ teaspoon salt

·         1 teaspoon cinnamon

·         ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries

·         1 egg

·         1 cup skim milk

·         3 tablespoons apple sauce

·         ¼ cup brown sugar

Equipment and supplies:

·         Large mixing bowl

·         8x8-inch baking pan

·         Measuring cups and spoons

What to do:

1.      Preheat oven to 350° F.

2.      Coat baking pan with cooking spray.

3.      Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until just combined.

4.      Pour into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

5.      Allow to cool for 5 minutes and cut into squares.

How much does this recipe make?
9 squares

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References

Kids Health.org. (n.d). Recipes and cooking. Accessed on December 24, 2014 from

             http://kidshealth.org/kid/recipes/

Robertson, C. (2013). Safety, nutrition, and health in early education (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

CPR/Choking Emergencies

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Week 3 Application

Section 3: CPR and Choking Emergencies

Andrea Tubbs-Lampkin

December 21, 2014

Walden University EDUC 1005

Instructor Roberta Marshall

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Create two scenarios: one in which a child is choking and another in which a child needs CPR. In each of your scenarios, include who is involved and where it is occurring (for example, a 5-year-old in a preschool setting has stopped breathing and is apparently choking on a piece of food). Then outline the proper emergency procedures for dealing with each situation (see pages 179–180 in your text).

          In this scenario, one of my 5-year-old girl students begins to choking on an apple peeling during snack. The proper emergency procedure for dealing with this situation is to act immediately and remain calm.  Stay at the scene, giving help and reassurance to the victim and other children present. If another teacher is present, assign them the task of keeping the other children calm (Robertson, 2013, p.179). Assesses the child with a head- to- toe- check, I would not move the child unless a life threating situation exists, such as immediate danger from fire. If you must move the child, you should drag the child by the legs in order not to compromise the neck and spine if an injury is present (Robertson, 2013 p.179).   In this situation don't you know that the child is choking?

           I will check to see if the child is coughing forcefully; encourage the child to continue coughing. If the child is unable to cough, speak or breathe, immediately I will begin the Heimlich maneuver on the child. First, I will lean the child forward and give 5 back blows with the heel of your hands between the shoulder blades. Second, give 5 quick abdominal thrusts. Place the thumb side of your fist against middle of the stomach just above the bell button. Grab your fist with your other hand, repeat 5 back blows and abdominal thrust until the object is forced out, the child can breathe or cough forcefully (American Red Cross). If the child becomes unconscious, immediately send someone to call 911 and begin CPR. After a choking incident it is important for the child to be checked out by medical personnel - swelling can occur that could block the airway again.

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            In my second scenario, a 6-year-old student has stopped breathing during lunch, after eating a peanut butter cookie. In this situation, this child had a food allergic reaction to nuts. I will act immediately and remain calm. I will gently tap or shake the child’s shoulders and call his name in a loud voice. If the child is unresponsive, send someone to call 911 and get an automatic external defibrillator, if available. If not or alone, shout for help and begin CPR until the 911 arrives and notify the child’s parent (Robertson, 2013 p. 182). If the child has a known nut allergy a better plan would include having Benedryl and an epi-pen on hand to assist the child.  CPR is generally not effective if an allergy is causing the airway to swell shut.

Next, summarize why advance planning is often the best way to respond to or prevent an emergency situation and the kinds of training (e.g., CPR or first aid training) you believe are needed in order to prevent or positively resolve such emergencies.

          Advance planning is an effective way to prevent choking or allergic reaction to food. It helps teachers to identify the correct procedure on how to handle a choking situation or allergic reaction to food. Adults need to educate themselves on child safety and emergency situations related to children. Adults can do this by taking CPR and first aid training for infants/children/adults.

Finally, describe any other steps adults must take to ensure they are prepared to handle these kinds of crises, including such information as first aid supplies, family emergency contact information, and so on.

          There are several steps adults can follow to ensure they are prepared to manage these types of crises. Adults can avoid buying toys that are choking hazardous for children. It is important for adults when preparing types of food that can cause choking must be properly cut or cooked. For example, when serving grapes, oranges, or apples, cut them in fours removing the peeling on oranges/apples.

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When preparing food for children, it is important for adults to know if a child has an allergic reaction to a food and check the ingredients on all foods before serving it to the children.

References

American Red Cross: Prepare for Emergencies with American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Courses
    http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/aed.html

Robertson, C. (2013). Safety, nutrition, and health in early education (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Emergency Predaredness

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Week 2 Application

Section 2: Emergency Procedures

Andrea Tubbs-Lampkin

December 14, 2014

Walden University EDUC 1005

Instructor Roberta Marshall

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·         Describe each of the disaster scenarios you have chosen (such as a hurricane that has quickly developed in your area) and a real or hypothetical early childhood setting (such as a Head Start program housed on a university campus near the coast). What are the main dangers posed by these situations? Who is at risk?

In this blog, I plan to give guidelines and information for disasters in a preschool environment. Disasters can happen in just a matter of seconds and there is no way anyone can be totally prepared for one. In the state of Georgia we experience many severe weather disasters. Some cities in Georgia may experience the disaster a little worse than others. My first scenario is tornados in a preschool environment. It is important for caregivers/educators to know and understand the correct emergency procedure for seeking shelter or either evacuating the premises. Because tornado’s can occur in matter of seconds it is important for all preschools to have an emergency plan posted in specific areas of the centers.  Caregivers/professionals should be prepared to keep children safe and protect them during this time of disaster.

Preschools should have monthly tornado drills with children, by doing this when a tornado occur the children are aware of what is going on.  The main dangers that could occur during a tornado are debris from houses, strong winds, lighting strikes, fallen utility poles and flying glass.

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          My next scenario is power outage, again in every preschool environment there should be an emergency plan outlined and posted near every classroom or stairway. Preschools classrooms should have flashlights, batteries, emergency bag and a backup generator. The main danger of power outage is someone could be serious injured or death,

Children, caregivers, parents, families, professional, EMTS, first responders and law enforcers are all at risk in a disaster situation.

          All caregivers and educators should be prepared in any emergency situation.  There should CPR/first training held once a year or regularly. Emergency procedures should be made available to caregivers and parents. According to Safety, Nutrition and Health states, “lack of adequate preparation for disaster could cause the need to replace equipment or repair buildings, requiring a program to be shut down for a time and worse yet; it could also mean injury or loss of life to children or teachers (Robertson, 2013 p.197). The steps I would take is, to make sure all of my teachers have the proper training, I would have emergency procedure plan outlined and contact numbers of The American Red Cross and FEMA and displayed in my center for both teacher and parent access.

References

Robertson, C. (2013). Safety, nutrition, and health in early education (5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.

Safety Practices and Polices

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Week 1 Application

Andrea Tubbs-Lampkin

 December 7, 2014

Walden University EDU 1005

Instructor Roberta Marshall

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Section 1: Safety Practices and Policies

The reason for this blog is to identify five potentially hazardous situations/safety threats common to my age group of children, which are preschool age. My goal is to provide information and resources that will prevent these threats and situations. I plan are to inform parents and make them aware of things that are harmful and dangerous to their children, so they can establish a safe environment for their children at home.  Poison control, toy safety, drowning precautions, fire and burn prevention and firearm safety are threats I have chosen to discus in my blog. The first threat I chose poison control. According to Safety, Nutrition, Health in Early Education there are several ways children can be poisoned, “ingestion, contact, inhalation, bites (animal, insect or reptile), and injection” (Robertson, 2013, p. 120).  Parents and childcare providers should put child safety locks on all cabinets/doors and all cleaning solutions, medication or hazardous items out of reach of children. It is important for parents to know when a child has been poisoned or the symptoms. In every home there should be a first aid kit, contact numbers posted of poison control, emergency services, doctor, allergies and medical history.

Toy safety is the second threat I chose, when purchasing toys for preschoolers they must be age appropriate for them. Once the child has becomes preschool age they should no longer be putting things in their mouth, so the risk of them choking is lessened. Toys that are broken, fall apart, or damaged should not be in care of children they are unsafe. In the past there has been many recalls on toys that parents are not aware of, it is important to check all toys. Sometimes parents may think a toy is harmless but it could be appropriate for an older

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child and unsafe for preschoolers. For example, some toys may have sharp points or toxic paint on them.  

            The third threat I chose is, drowning precautions, which occurs frequently in the home especially when children are left unsupervised. A preschool age child drowning occurs either in a swimming pool or tubs. Parents and caregivers should never leave children unattended around a swimming pool or in the bathtub. I believe it is important for children to learn how to swim early so they are educated and too curious about water; even though they can still drown.  Homes with pools should be secure from preschool age children, all doors leading to outdoor/indoor swimming pools should have a child safety lock or alarms. Children should wear life jackets, and childcare providers and parents should have training in CPR.

            The fourth threat I chose is, fire and burn prevention. No matter how many times we tell our preschoolers not to touch something, their curiosity out weights their fears. We must educate preschoolers on fire and burn safety. Childcare providers and parents should have fire drills regularly, an exit plan, explain to them what happens if they touch something hot or put items in an electrical outlet. Childcare centers and homes should have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. In homes and childcare centers, all electrical outlets should be covered, fireplaces should have a gate around it and children must be supervised at all times.

            The final threat is firearm safety. This particular subject is very important to me because so many children who die from accidentally shooting themselves with a gun. It is so important for parents to teach preschool age children about the risk of guns. Parents should teach children not to explore, touch any firearm and they are not toys. If there is a gun in the home it should be kept in a secure and safe place out of reach of children.

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My goal is to work with families, childcare providers and schools to educate their children on gun safety and the hazards of guns.

References

Roberston,C. (2013). Safety, Nutrition, and Health in Early Education (5^th ed.). Belmont, CA:

Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.