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Peer reviewedFee, Maureen A.; And Others – Infants and Young Children, 1988
Children with cerebral palsy sometimes display nutritional inadequacy, as evaluated through anthropometric measurements and laboratory values. Causes of poor nutritional status include inadequate calories offered or adequate calories offered but not consumed. Inadequate caloric retention may be due to vomiting, rumination, or gastroesophageal…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Cerebral Palsy, Child Development, Clinical Diagnosis
Peer reviewedJalongo, Mary Renck – Early Childhood Education Journal, 1999
Notes that obesity is the primary reason for peer rejection in America; examines effects of obesity on wellness, self-esteem, peer relationships, and social status of children/families and early childhood teachers. Suggests that early childhood educators: (1) educate all stakeholders about nutrition and body size issues; (2) speak out against…
Descriptors: Body Image, Body Weight, Cultural Differences, Early Childhood Education
