Professor Lori Becker 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 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 conditions/CC00059) 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 m.pdf) m.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 ( 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