Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 11th Edition Lynn R. Marotz – TESTBANK

Test Bank For Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 11th Edition Lynn R. Marotz

1. ISBN-10

   0357765761
2. ISBN-13

   978-0357765760
3. In its Eleventh Edition, “Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child” tackles contemporary issues in health, safety, nutrition, and the environment that shape the development and well-being of infants and young children. This comprehensive resource, presented in full color, offers practical guidance for implementing effective and developmentally appropriate classroom practices. Rooted in the latest empirical research and aligned with the new NAEYC Professional Preparation Standards, the text underscores the significance of collaborating with families to foster healthy lifestyle habits and support children in reaching their educational potential. Designed for ease of comprehension, application, and retention, the text incorporates various learning features throughout, including chapter objectives, review questions, and Stop and Check questions to assess understanding. Real-world application is emphasized through Connecting to Everyday Practice and Case Study features, while Partnering with Families resources facilitate communication and collaboration with families. Addressing a wide range of topics from children’s mental health to emergency preparedness, the text equips early childhood educators and professionals with up-to-date information and practical resources, including checklists, tables, figures, activities, and lesson plans for use in daily interactions with children and families.
   

   About the Author

   Lynn R. Marotz, Ph.D., R.N., was a faculty member in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas for over 35 years, and she also served as associate director of the Child Development Center. She taught undergraduate and graduate courses in children’s health, safety and nutrition; working with parents; history and philosophy of early childhood education; and leadership and administration. She worked closely with students in the early childhood teacher education program, as well as with the families of children enrolled in the Child Development Center. Dr. Marotz is the author of several early childhood textbooks, including HEALTH, SAFETY, AND NUTRITION FOR THE YOUNG CHILD; DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILES: PRE-BIRTH THROUGH ADOLESCENCE; and EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP: MOTIVATION, INSPIRATION & EMPOWERMENT. In addition, she has written invited book chapters in national and international publications about children’s health and nutrition, legal issues and environmental safety, and she has been interviewed about children’s health and development, nutrition and parenting issues for national trade magazine articles. Dr. Marotz has also served as a consultant for children’s museums and training film productions; presented extensively at international, national and state conferences; and held appointments on national, state and local committees and initiatives that advocate on behalf of children and their families.