1. 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!

2. 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 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-conditions/CC00059) http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens-conditions/CC00059

3. 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 http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.pdf) http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.pdf

4. 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

5. 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)

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

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

8. 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

9. 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 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens- conditions/CC00059 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/childrens- conditions/CC00059 "Students with Chronic Illnesses: Guidance for Families, Schools and Students”. (n.d) Retrieved on June 23, 2008 from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.pdf http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/asthma/guidfam.pdf