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CE220 Unit 7: Overview of Childhood Diseases and Conditions. Professor Lori Becker CE220. Thought for the day…. “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel”. - Anonymous. Weekly Reminders. Complete Readings Read Web Resources
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CE220 Unit 7: Overview of Childhood Diseases and Conditions Professor Lori Becker CE220
Thought for the day…. “They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel”. - Anonymous
Weekly Reminders • Complete Readings • Read Web Resources • Complete Learning Activities • Post to Discussion Board: • Post detailed responses to discussion question (100 words or more) • Share detailed feedback with at least 2 classmates • Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar • Complete Graded Content Review
Common Childhood Illnesses • What are they? • When should a child stay home with an illness? • At what point can the student return to daycare/school? • What can an ECP do to prevent these illnesses? (See Web Resource article at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-conditions/CC00059)
Chronic Childhood Illnesses • Some common chronic illnesses:allergies, diabetes, epilepsy • ECPs need specific information and directions from the parents on things such as symptoms and medications, as well as authorization to administer medications • How can an ECP support a family dealing with chronic illness of a child? (see Web Resource article at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.pdf)
Foodborne Illnesses • “Caused by the presence of bacteria, viruses, parasites, or some form of molds growing on foods”(Marotz, p. 490) • Take precautionary measures with food when: • purchasing • storing • handling • preparing
Irradiation of Foods • FDA approved “additive” to foods that destroys illness-producing microorganisms in food • Involves exposing food to low levels of gamma radiation, but • disease-causing germs are reduced or eliminated. • the food does not become radioactive. • dangerous substances do not appear in the foods. • the nutritional value of the food is essentially unchanged. (Marotz, p. 490)
Irradiation, cont. • Foods that can be irradiated: meat, poultry, grains, and many seafoods, fruits and vegetables. • Benefits: • control mold • inhibit sprouting • kill parasites (Trichina in pork) • sterilize herbs and spices • control insects • increase shelf life • reduce bacterial contamination in meat and poultry (www.foodsafety.gov under CDC - irradiation)
Wrap-up quote • The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. - William Arthur Ward
References Marotz, Lynn (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. Clifton Park: Thomson Delmar Learning. "Children's illness: Top 5 causes of missed school” (n.d). Retrieved on June 23, 2008 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-conditions/CC00059 "Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students”. (n.d) Retrieved on June 23, 2008 from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.pdf