Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition

“New Morbidities”of the 21st Century Changing family structures Highly mobile populations Lack of access to health care Health disparities Deteriorating neighborhoods and communities Intentional and unintentional injuries, substance abuse, depression, and HIV infection

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The Mission of Bright Futures To promote and improve the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities. Bright Futures is dedicated to developing educational materials for health professionals and families; implementing Bright Futures content, philosophy, and materials; and fostering partnerships and collaboration.

Bright Futures An Organized Structure for Health Supervision Bright Futures provides a framework to address the current and emerging health needs of infants, children, adolescents, and their families.

Bright Futures Guidelines Cornerstone Document

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Bright Futures in Practice Series Oral Health Nutrition Physical Activity Mental Health

Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition Advances in Nutrition Optimal nutrition is important for sustenance, good health, and well-being Diet and health is important for disease prevention Lifelong eating behaviors often established in early childhood

Emphasis of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition Developmental approach Contextual approach Partnerships among health professionals, families, and communities

Vision and Goals of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition Improve the nutrition status of infants, children, and adolescents Encourage partnerships among health professionals, families, and communities Educate health professionals, families, and communities about nutrition

Organizations That Support Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition American Academy of Pediatrics American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry American Dietetic Association American Medical Association National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners American School Health Association American Public Health Association and many more…

How the Guide is Organized Introduction Nutrition Supervision Guidelines Nutrition Issues and Concerns Nutrition Tools

Introduction Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Nutrition in the Community Cultural Awareness in Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Supervision Guidelines Major Stages Infancy 0-11 Months Early Childhood 1-4 Years Middle Childhood 5-10 Years Adolescence Years

Nutrition Supervision Guidelines Chapter Highlights Growth and physical, social, and emotional development Common nutrition concerns Nutrition supervision Desired outcomes Frequently asked questions

Nutrition Issues and Concerns Breastfeeding Children and adolescents with special health care needs Nutrition and sports Vegetarian eating Obesity Pediatric undernutrition

Nutrition Tools Nutrition questionnaires Key indicators of nutrition risk Tips for promoting food safety Tips for fostering a positive body image Federal food assistance and nutrition programs

How the Guide Can Be Used Clinical Community Policy Education and Training

How the Guide Can Be Used: Clinical Incorporate into each nutrition supervision visit Incorporate into each health supervision visit Develop nutrition programs and services Develop standards of practice and protocol Educate and train health professionals

How the Guide Can Be Used: Community Serve as a resource to provide anticipatory guidance to families on healthy eating practices Develop nutrition education programs and services Help schools develop health curricula Develop standards of practice and protocol

How the Guide Can Be Used: Policy Obtain support for nutrition policies and programs Provide information on relevant nutrition issues and concerns

How the Guide Can Be Used: Education and Training Educate and train health professionals Educate and train paraprofessionals Provide in-service education and training to staff Use as a textbook or reference

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To find out more about Bright Futures, contact: Bright Futures Project National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health Georgetown University th Street, North, Suite 701 Arlington, VA Tel: (703) Fax: (703)