Child Health and Development

Contents: Preface. 1. Newborn and child health. 2. Mother and child care. 3. Child feeding. 4. Diet, physical activity and child. 5. Child and adolescent growth. 6. Hygiene in child care. 7. Importance of play in promoting healthy child. 8. Role of caregiver\'s in child development. 9. Redesigning child care. 10. Community framework for integrated child care. Bibliography. Index.

"This book, the third and last in the series of health and nutrition education, is an extensive work, covering not just the aspects of children\'s health covered in the last two books, but also other equally crucial aspects of children\'s health and understand the relation and significance of earth. The health needs of every child, with specific references to age, sex height, weight and other special bodily needs, have found coverage in the books.

Beginning from the dietary requirements of children, which were discussed in depth in the first book, the focus of attention in this guide then shifts to general health practices, such as brushing teeth regularly and in the right manner. It them focuses upon the diet, exercise and mental habits which are crucial to the healthy upbringing and overall well being of the child." (jacket)