Food and Health in Early Childhood: A Holistic Approach (Book & CD Rom)

The media interest surrounding children, food, and nutrition continues to influence policy and practice in early childhood settings, and food and eating is of fundamental importance to early childhood practice. This book gives students a comprehensive overview of food and eating, covering all areas of food and nutrition including: o Policy developmento Healthy eating guidelineso Promoting Healthy eating and o Multi-professional working.Each chapter includes case studies, links to useful websites and further reading and activities, the answers to which feature on the books companion websites along with links to journal articles and relevant websites. 'i Believe That [this Book] Could Be Of Value To Practitioners Working With Birth-five Year Olds, Heads Or Managers Of Nurseries, Health Professionals Or Students Who Wish To Gain An Overview Of This Subject....i Enjoyed Reading This Book And It Literally Gave Me Much Food For Thought' - Early Years 'this Book Is A Welcome Addition And The Contributors Should Be Congratulated On The Scope And Depth They Manage To Achieve...this Book Is An Interesting Read, Dealing With A Topical, Yet Complex Issue' - Journal Of Early Childhood Research 'food Plays A Huge Part In Our Lives, And This Book Looks Holistically At Its Influence, Including Our Emotional As Well As Physical Wellbeing. It Provides Useful Facts On Diet And Healthy Eating Guidelines For Children Under Five, School Age Children, Adults And Pregnant Mothers...there Is Advice On Promoting Positive Attitudes Towards Food In An Early Years Setting, Along With Practical Advice And Case Studies To Help Practitioners Promote Heatlhy Eating In Their Settings' - Early Years Update 'this Highly Readable, Thoroughly Researched Book Explores Food And Eating In An Historical, Cultural And Psychological Context And, As Public Concern About Children's Nutrition Rises, Its Publication Is Timely. Food And Health In Early Childhood Is A Comprehensive, Clearly Written Text Enriched With Case Studies And Pertinent Reflective Activities To Consolidate Learning' - Angela Underdown, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Studies, University Of Warwick The Media Interest Surrounding Children, Food And Nutrition Continues To Influence Policy And Practice In Early Years Settings, And Food And Eating Is Of Fundamental Importance To Early Childhood Practice. Not Only Does Food Contribute To Health, In Terms Of Nutrition It's Also A Vital Part Of A Child's Emotional And Socio-cultural Experience That Is Linked To Their Growing Sense Of Well-being And Identity. This Book Gives You A Comprehensive Overview Of Food And Eating In The Early Years, Covering The Following: - Nutrition - Policy Development - Health Inequalities - Food, Culture And Identity - Food And Emotion - Healthy Eating Guidelines - Promoting Healthy Eating In The Early Years - Multi-disciplinary Working In Relation To Young Children's Nutrition Each Chapter Includes Case Studies, Links To Useful Websites, Activities And Suggestions For Further Reading. An Interactive Approach From The Reader Is Encouraged Throughout The Book. Aimed At All Early Years Practitioners, It Will Be Of Particular Interest To Those Studying For Early Childhood Studies' Degrees And Those Studying For Eyps. Other Professionals And Students With An Interest In This Area (teachers, Health Visitors, Dieticians) Will Also Find It Useful. "This highly readable, thoroughly researched book explores food and eating in an historical, cultural and psychological context and, as public concern about children's nutrition rises, its publication is timely. "Food and Health in Early Childhood" is a comprehensive, clearly written text enriched with case studies and pertinent reflective activities to consolidate learning"--Angela Underdown, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Studies, University of Warwick. The media interest surrounding children, food and nutrition continues to influence policy and practice in early years settings. Jamie Oliver's campaign for better school dinners, worries about childhood obesity, the ban on advertising junk food to children and the increase in food allergies amongst young children are all major issues of concern to early years students and practitioners. This book gives you a comprehensive overview of food and eating in the early years, covering the following: policy development; health inequalities; food, culture and identity; food and emotion; healthy eating guidelines; promoting healthy eating in the early years; and, multi-disciplinary working in relation to young children's nutrition. Each chapter includes case studies, links to useful websites, activities and suggestions for further reading. This book is essential reading for Early Years Foundation Degree and Early Childhood Studies students, all staff in pre-school settings, playgroup leaders, managers of children's' centres and those studying for the NPQICL (National Professional Qualification in Integrated Centre Leadership) I believe that [this book] could be of value to practitioners working with birth-five year olds, heads or managers of nurseries, health professionals or students who wish to gain an overview of this subject .I enjoyed reading this book and it literally gave me much food for thought' - Early Years. 'This book is a welcome addition and the contributors should be congratulated on the scope and depth they manage to achieve.this book is an interesting read, dealing with a topical, yet complex issue' - Journal of Early Childhood Research. 'Food plays a huge part in our lives, and this book looks ho. Read more... Content: Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1 Policy Development; 2 Nutrition, Health and Development; 3 Healthy Eating Guidelines; 4 Health Inequalities; 5 Food, Eating and Emotion; 6 Food, Culture and Identity; 7 Promoting Healthy Eating in Early Childhood Settings; 8 Multidisciplinary Working; Glossary; References; Index. Abstract: This book is unique in considering a wide range of perspectives on food and health in early childhood, reflecting current thinking about the multi-disciplinary nature of early childhood studies. Read more... The media interest surrounding children, food, and nutrition continues to influence policy and practice in early childhood settings, and food and eating is of fundamental importance to early childhood practice. Food and Health in Early Childhood givesstudents a comprehensive overview of food and eating, covering all areas of food and nutrition Each chapter includes case studies, links to useful websites and further reading and activities, the answers to which feature on the books companion websites along with links to journal articles and relevant websites. Contents 6 About the Authors 8 Acknowledgements 9 Preface 10 1 Policy Development 12 2 Nutrition, Health and Development 29 3 Healthy Eating Guidelines 47 4 Health Inequalities 72 5 Food, Eating and Emotion 88 6 Food, Culture and Identity 106 7 Promoting Healthy Eating in Early Childhood Settings 126 8 Multidisciplinary Working 146 Glossary 163 References 166 Index 177 For early years students and practitioners, this title provides a comprehensive overview of food and eating covering all areas of food and nutrition. It includes details on policy development, healthy eating guidelines, promoting healthy eating, and multi-professional working