CE220 Unit 7: Overview of Childhood Diseases and Conditions Please have your textbook nearby. Feel free to chat with each other. We will start class at 8 PM ET!

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

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

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)

Discussion Questions on Irradiation Is food irradiation a technology with which you feel comfortable? Would you eat irradiated foods? Why or why not?

Weekly Reminders Complete Readings Read Web Resources Discussion Board:  Post responses to BOTH discussion questions  Participate in meaningful dialogue with your classmates throughout the unit Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar

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