DCHN DECD 2109: CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION

The course will cover the following topics: Definition of nutrition; child nutritional needs at various stages of development; effects of malnutrition on the mother and child; importance of health in child development; common illnesses before and during childhood and their prevention; care and safety in the home; prevention of common accidents; first aid; and the role of the pre-school teacher in a child’s health.