CHILD HEALTH, NUTRITION, SAFETY AND SECURITY

The book introduces readers to basic information and guidance in Child Health, Nutrition, Safety, and Security as well as how each of these variables impacts the growth and development of the child. The health component focuses on preventing diseases of public health interest and healthy living practices. The Nutrition component encompasses the food we eat, food nutrients, malnutrition, meal planning, food hygiene healthy eating habits, and food safety in children. The safety aspect discusses human activities that lead to optimal safety of children in their environments for the proper functioning of the human body whilst the Security part of the book discusses the prevention of injuries among children and some basic first aid when injuries occur.