Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings, 6th Edition

Barbara Pimento, Deborah Kernested

Previously published by Nelson. Healthy Foundations introduces students to the integral role educators play in creating and maintaining a healthy environment, which helps foster growth and development in children. The sixth edition has been thoroughly updated with research and the latest federal and provincial guidelines, and references Well Beings, written by the Canadian Paediatric Society. The textbook allows students to review key concepts through self-study practice quizzes, videos, interactive exercises, and more. Healthy Foundations promotes and encourages a healthy living philosophy and reinforces the concept that educators play an integral role in maintaining and improving children’s overall health.

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Table of Contents for Healthy Foundations in Early Childhood Settings, 6th Edition

  • Front Matter
  • Unit 1: Health Promotion
  • Unit 2: Occupational Health
  • Unit 3: Illness Prevention
  • Unit 4: Illness Management
  • Unit 5: Nutrition
  • Unit 6: Healthy Active Living
  • Unit 7: Safety Promotion
  • Unit 8: Preventing Child Maltreatment
  • Unit 9: Supporting Children’s Development
  • Instructor Resources