Professor Laurie Vakili CE220 CE220 Unit 7: Overview of Childhood Diseases and Conditions

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 Go to the WebMD website: the-facts Select an illness you are not familiar with to report on. Be able to tell us the symptoms, treatment, and any exclusion information that is available.

Chronic Childhood Illnesses Some common chronic illnesses: allergies, diabetes, epilepsy Visit the webpage: Be prepared to share one responsibility of the school, one responsibility of the parents, and one responsibility of the student.

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 – Field Trip – cleaning produce

Irradiation of Foods FDA approved sterilization process 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: controls mold inhibits sprouting kills parasites (Trichina in pork) sterilizes herbs and spices controls insects increases shelf life reduce bacterial contamination in meat and poultry ( 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 conditions/CC conditions/CC00059 "Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students”. (n.d) Retrieved on June 23, 2008 from uidfam.pdf uidfam.pdf