Child Health, Safety and Nutrition

Resources provide the information necessary to complete the assignments. Unless otherwise stated, the page number(s) listed in each question, are found in the course textbook.

• Resource: BC Licensing Regulation March 2022 https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/332_2007
• Textbook: Sorte, Joanne, et al. Nutrition, Health, and Safety for Young Children. Available from: VitalSource Bookshelf, (4th Edition). Pearson Education (US), 2020.

Part 1 Think Deeper
1. Describe the Determinants of Health as listed in Figure 8-1 on page 243.

2. Why is it important to complete a health evaluation before a child starts an Early Childhood Education program? (Page 261)

a. What is a health evaluation?
b. Is it also important to complete ongoing assessments including daily health checks and continual observation? Why?
c. What specific information should be included in a daily health check? (Page 285)

3. Is health information personal and private? Should health information be obtained respectfully, used appropriately, and managed confidentially? (Page 262)

4. The authors in the textbook state that an individual’s race, culture, and ethnic background influences how they perceive health and illness, and that health disparity exists. What can an educator do to provide a family with support to promote health and well-being? (Page 255)

Ways to promote health and well being What can be done?
Recognize stereotype and prejudice
Promoting acceptance in the classroom
Supporting families who do not speak English

5. Why is it important to encourage caregivers to complete hearing and vision screening and daily health checks for their child? (Page 281)

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