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Eliassen, Erin K. – Young Children, 2011
Young children depend on their families and teachers to support their well-being and promote positive development, including eating behaviors. Children's food preferences and willingness to try new foods are influenced by the people around them. The eating behaviors children practice early in life affect their health and nutrition--significant…
Descriptors: Obesity, Child Caregivers, Young Children, Child Care
Eicher, Peggy S.; Vitello, Louise; Roche, William J.; Martorana, Pamela; Kalderon, Valerie; Kalderon, Ave – Exceptional Parent, 2007
Stooling is one of the bodily functions most often taken for granted. While parents (and care providers) may be very focused on the quantity and quality of the foods that a child eats, they often pay much less attention to what's coming out the diaper end. A child's stooling pattern has a huge influence on what and how they eat. It can also have a…
Descriptors: Parent Role, Health Behavior, Physical Health, Eating Habits
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, Cherry Hill, NJ. – 1993
Most infants consume only breast milk or infant formula for the first 4 months, as their digestive systems and jaw and throat muscles are not ready for solid foods. Most healthcare professionals advise starting solid foods between 4 and 6 months of age, when infants can hold their heads up straight when sitting. The first solid food should be…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Health, Developmental Stages, First Aid

Elderkin, Susan L. – PTA Today, 1994
After discussing three recent reports that examined the effects on child health of using pesticides in produce, the article suggests effective measures for parents, schools, and communities to follow to provide families with safe food and a safe living environment. (SM)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Child Health, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education

PTA Today, 1993
Children's eating habits and food attitudes develop early and last a lifetime. Nutrition is important in child development and ability to learn. In the prenatal years, nutrition is one of many factors affecting pregnancy outcome. In the preschool and school years, undernutrition causes stunting, lethargy, and other symptoms. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Health, Dietetics, Eating Habits
Simpson, Cynthia G.; Swicegood, Philip R.; Gaus, Mark D. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2006
With the recent rise of childhood obesity, teaching children with developmental disabilities about healthful lifestyle choices has important implications for special educators. Designing instructional interventions for children with developmental disabilities in the areas of nutrition and weight management poses challenges to educators, who must…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Obesity, Nutrition, Developmental Disabilities
Food and Consumer Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1995
This guide booklet helps parents teach their children about healthy nutrition at home. It is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Team Nutrition, which is designed to improve the health and education of children and which actively involves children and their families in nutrition education activities in the school, community, and home. The…
Descriptors: Child Health, Dietetics, Eating Habits, Elementary Secondary Education
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1996
This kit is a tool for enabling communities to work together to motivate children and families to make food choices for healthy diets. Team Nutrition is the implementation tool for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's School Meals Initiative for Healthy Children. Its goal is to empower schools to serve healthy meals and motivate students to make…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Child Health, Community Programs, Eating Habits
Ikeda, Joanne P. – 1990
This guide for parents provides information about how they can determine if their child is overweight and what they can do if their child has a weight problem. Replies to many common questions of parents are provided. The issues addressed include: (1) determining whether a child is too fat; (2) assistance that can be provided by health care…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Image, Body Weight, Child Health
Food and Nutrition Service (USDA), Washington, DC. – 1997
This booklet is a calendar companion which is designed to help schools plan and conduct monthly activities. It includes lesson planning and activities, information about supporter organizations' events and contests that promote nutrition and health, recipes, food service tips and resources, reproducibles for parents, and a list of Team Nutrition's…
Descriptors: Agriculture, Child Health, Community Programs, Eating Habits

Vagnini, Frederic J.; Malone, Mary Jo – PTA Today, 1994
The conditions and habits that lead to heart disease begin early in life. Obesity is the predecessor of a host of cardiovascular-related diseases; childhood obesity poses serious physical and psychological roadblocks for youngsters as they mature. The article suggests how families can adopt fitter lifestyles and instill good eating and exercise…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Eating Habits, Elementary School Students