1. CE220 Unit 7: Overview of Childhood Diseases and Conditions
Instructor Name
CE220-Kimberly Govea

2. Thought for the day….
“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel”. - Anonymous

3. 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

4. Our Menu Plans and Creating a Sense that Healthy Food is Important Age

5. 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

6. Just Wash Your Hands http://www. youtube. com/watch

7. 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

8. Are any of these illness that you have not learned about?
Childhood Illness
Are any of these illness that you have not learned about?

9. Could you do this experiment with your students?
How easy is it to spread germs?
Could you do this experiment with your students?

10. 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

11. What can we do about this?
What can we do about this?

12. 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)

13. (www.foodsafety.gov under CDC - irradiation)
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)

14. Food Safety http://www. youtube

15. Wrap-up quote
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
- William Arthur Ward

16. 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 "Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students”. (n.d) Retrieved on June 23, 2008 from