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Dictionary section
February 13, 2016
1. Sedentary : tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive
2. Malnutrition: Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating
enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
3. Predisposition: a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a
particular attitude, or act in a particular way.
4. Preventive health: its goal is to protect, promote, and maintain health and well-being and
to prevent disease, disability, and death.
5. Deciduous teeth: primary teeth, are the first set of teeth in the growth development of
humans
6. Resilient: able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, or able to withstand or
recover quickly from difficult conditions.
7. Head circumference: is a measurement of a child's head around its largest area. It
measures the distance from above the eyebrows and ears and around the back of the head.
8. Atypical: means unusual , uncommon, and irregular
9. Impairment: a condition or malfunction of a body part that interferes with optimal
functioning
10. Chronic: having an illness persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
11. Anecdotal: a brief description that contains useful and important information.
12. Food insecurity: uncertain or limited access to a reliable source of food.
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13. Hemoglobin: is the red protein responsible transporting oxygen in the blood.
14. PUFA: are Polyunsaturated fatty acids, contain more than one double bond in their
backbone.
15. MUFA: are monounsaturated fatty acids, found in avocado, nuts and seeds, oils, olives, and
dark chocolate.
16. Absorption: is the process of absorbing or soaking up something.
17. Palmar grasp: is using the entire hand to pick up objects.
18. Colic: is often severe pain in the abdomen caused by intestinal gas and suffered especially
by babies.
19. Regurgitation: is the return of partly digest food from stomach to mouth.
20. Pincer grip: is using the thumb and finger to pick up objects.
21. Developmental readiness: is the condition of being physically and cognitively ready.
22. Aseptic procedures: is designed to prevent contamination from microorganisms such as
bacteria.
23. Allergy: is a damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen,
fur, a particular food, or dust.
24. Antibodies: is a blood protein that is produced to fight bacteria or viruses.

25. Prenatal: is the period before birth, and it is related to pregnancy.

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26. Inclusion: the practice of including children of all abilities in a classroom including
instructions to meet each childs learning need. Children are uniquely different.
27. Food intolerance: unpleasant reaction to particular foods that do not involve an immune
response. Examples, (gluten and lactose intolerance). It is not dangerous like food allergy,
symptoms of food intolerance usually outgrown.
28. Anaphylaxis: a severe allergic reaction that may cause difficulty breathing,
unconsciousness and possible death. Examples, (bee stings and medication).
29. Anemia: is a common blood disorder that develops when too few blood cells are available
to deliver oxygen to the bodys cell.(15% of children under 5 years old experience anemia).
30. Dehydration: a state in which there is excessive loss of body fluids. Symptoms may
include loss of skin tone, sunken eyes and mental confusion.
31. Neophobic: fear of things that are new and unfamiliar (most children are Neophobic
especially when it comes to eating).
32. Down syndrome: a genetic disorder that is characterized by unique facial features,
intellectual disabilities, and motor delays.
33. Eczema: is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Early symptoms appear in infants and
children younger than five. Eczema often disappears or improves between the ages of 5 and
15 years old.
34. Communicable illness: are infectious conditions that can be transmitted or spread from
one person or animal to another.
35. Airborne transmission: is the process by which germs are expelled into the air through
coughs and sneezes. Infectious agents are most commonly spread via airborne
transmission. Example, (influenza, cold, tuberculosis, or chickenpox).
36. Acute: is the stage of an illness or disease that is highly contagious. Symptoms of this stage
are such as fever, sore throat, cough, runny nose, or rash.
37. Convalescent: is the recovery stage from any illness or disease. During this stage,
symptoms gradually disappear.
38. Antibodies: is special substances produced by the body that help protect against disease.
Antibodies combine chemically with substances that the body recognizes as alien, such as
bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
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39. Disorientation: is the lack of awareness or ability to recognize familiar persons or objects.
40. Regulation: are the standards or requirements that are set to ensure uniform and safe
practices.
41. Cryptosporidiosis: is an infectious illness caused by an intestinal parasite. It may be
present in water such as (swimming pools, hot tubs, streams); it is contaminated with feces
or from unwashed hands. Cryptosporidiosis often causes severe diarrhea in children.

42. Liability: refers to the legal obligations and responsibilities, especially those related to
safety, that are accepted by administrators and teachers when they agree to care for
children.
43. Negligence: refers to the failure to carry out the duties (liability) in an acceptable matter.
44. Recovery position: is placing an individual in a side-lying position. If the child resumes
breathing, keep him/her lying down and roll (as a unit) onto one side.
45. Aspiration: is the accidental inhalation of food, fluid, or an object into the respiratory
tract. Too much air forced into an infants lungs may cause the stomach to fill with air (may
cause vomiting and increased risk of aspiration).
46. Asthma: is a chronic disorder of the respiratory system characterized by periods of
wheezing, gasping, and labored breathing.
47. Paralysis: is the temporary or permanent loss of sensation, function, or movement of body
parts.
48. Blister: is a collection of fluid (white blood cells) that builds up beneath the skins surface
to protect the area against infection. Blisters most commonly develop from rubbing or
friction, burns, or allergic reactions.
49. Bruises: result when small blood vessels rupture beneath the skin. They are often caused
by falls, bumps, and blows.
50. Hypothermia: is a drop in body temperature that slows heart rate, respirations, and
metabolism. It results from exposure to cold temperature and it reduces the amount of
available oxygen and can lead to shivering, drowsiness, and loss of consciousness.
51. Fracture: is a break or crack in a bone.
52. Heat stroke: is a life threatening condition that happens when the body temperature begins
to rise quickly and dangerously as perspiration stops and the bodys temperature regulating
mechanism fails.
53. Sprains: are caused by injury to the ligaments and tissue surrounding a joint and often
results in pain and considerable swelling.
54. Physical abuse: is the most common form of abuse and is characterized by a range of
visible injuries, such as cuts, burns, welts, fractures, scratches, missing hair, and other non
accidental injuries.
55. Shaken baby syndrome: is the forceful shaking of a baby that causes head trauma,
internal bleeding, and sometimes death.

Encyclopedia section
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Growth:
Physical changes that occur as child matures.
Genetic potential
Health status
safety and injury prevention
Nutrition ( nutritional requirement, Food safety, Nutrition education )

Health:

Social behavior (happy, friendly, curious, respectful, self-confidence, etc...)

Work behavior (attentive, creative, adaptable, etc)

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Vitamins:

Vitamins are needed in small amounts

Two types (water soluble, and fat soluble).
Water soluble Ex. (vitamin C, B6, and B12).
Fat soluble Ex. (Vitamin A, D, K, and E).
Vitamin supplements may be helpful for some children who are picky eaters.
Children should get those vitamins from a balanced healthy diet that includes
vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein.

Infant feeding:

Infants are able to consume only small amounts each feeding.

After birth there are two methods of infant feeding (breast feeding- formula feeding).
There are many advantages of breast feeding infants.
Formula milk is similar in composition to breast milk but dont contain antibodies.
There are many signs to determine if a child is ready for solid food.
Avoid honey in the childs first year.
Avoid serving food that I shard to chew to prevent infant choking.

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Well- planned Menu and healthy eating habits:

Has to meet childrens nutrients needs and developmental abilities.

The menu has to address the at risk nutrients (vitamin A, C, Calcium, and iron).
The menu has to be appealing to children (consider color, texture, and temperature).
The menu has to include a wide variety of familiar and new foods for children to try.
The menu has to stay within budgets without sacrificing nutrient quality.
Mealtime has to be comfortable, pleasant and safe.
Expose children to an increasing number and variety of food from each group is
highly important specially to cultivate their interest in the fruit and vegetables group.
Appealing menus reflect cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
Rewards should not be offered to children for trying new foods, food should not be
used as reinforce any other form of desired behavior.

Childhood allergies:

Allergies are cannot be cured, and are not outgrown.

Allergies can effect childrens behavior and interest in learning
Teachers play important role in observing children for possible allergy symptoms
Symptoms of food allergic reaction can develop within minutes or several hours
following the ingestion of an offending food.
Teachers much consider food allergies whenever planning lessons, celebrating
holidays, or taking field trips.
Symptoms and complications of allergies are less severe and easier to control if they
are identified early
Children should not be allowed to use their allergies as a means of gaining attention
or special privileges.