Instructor Manual: Lynn Marotz, Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 2024; 978-0-357-76576-0; Chapter 01: Children‘s Well-
Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
Solution Manual For
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 11th Edition Lynn R. Marotz 2024,
978-0- 357-76576-0;
Chapter 01: Children’s Well-Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 2
List of Student Downloads. ...................................................................................................... 2
Chapter Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments ............................................................................. 2
Key Terms .................................................................................................................................................... 3
What's New in This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter Outline ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Additional Discussion Questions ................................................................................................................ 6
Additional Activities and Assignments ...................................................................................................... 7
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, Instructor Manual: Lynn Marotz, Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 2024; 978-0-357-76576-0; Chapter 01: Children‘s Well-
Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the concept of preventive health and emphasize the interrelated
effects that health, safety, and nutrition have on children‘s development and well-being. An overview of
national initiatives is also presented.
STUDENT DOWNLOADS
Teacher Checklist 1–1 Proper Body Mechanics for Adults
Teacher Checklist 1–2 Promoting Children‘s Tooth Brushing
Teacher Checklist 1–3 Strategies for Managing Teacher Stress
Teacher Checklist 1–4 Strategies for Increasing Children‘s Resilient Behaviors
Partnering with Families - Growing Your Child‘s Brain
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
LO 1-1 Define the concept of preventive health and describe several national programs that address
children‘s health needs.
LO 1-2 Explain how health, safety, and nutrition are interrelated and discuss factors that influence the
quality of each.
LO 1-3 Describe typical growth and developmental characteristics of infants, toddlers, preschool-age,
and school-age children.
LO 1-4 Discuss ways that teachers can be proactive in promoting children‘s wellness in the areas of
injury prevention, oral health, physical activity, and mental health.
COMPLETE LIST OF CHAPTER ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS
The following table organizes activities and assessments by objective, so that you can see how all this
content relates to objectives and make decisions about which content you would like to emphasize in your
class based on your objectives. For additional guidance, refer to the Teaching Online Guide.
Chapter Activity/Assessment Source (i.e., PPT slide, Duration Certification
Objective Workbook) Standard
LO 1-4 Video Quiz MindTap Video Case 15 minutes NAEYC 1a, 4b,
5b
LO 1-1 Writing Assignment MindTap 30 minutes NAEYC 1c, 2b,
3c
LO 1-4 Think, Pair, Share Activity PPT slide 10-15 minutes NAEYC 2c, 6a
LO 1-2 Discussion Activity PPT slide 10 minutes NAEYC 1a, 1c
LO 1-3 Group Discussion Activity PPT slide 10 minutes NAEYC 1a
LO 1-3 Knowledge Check Activity PPT slide 2 minutes NAEYC 1a, 1b,
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3a
All Reflection Activity PPT slide 2 minutes NAEYC 1-6
LO 1-1, 1- Assessment 1-3 PPT slide 5 minutes NAEYC 1b, 6d
2, 1-4
LO 1-2 Chapter Case Study Textbook 20 minutes NAEYC 1c, 2a,
2b
All Chapter Review Questions Textbook 30 minutes NAEYC 1-6
All Quiz MindTap 30 minutes NAEYC 1-6
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KEY TERMS
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – events over which children have no control or adult support;
these experiences may be intense, frequent, and/or prolonged
Attachment – an emotional connection established between infants and their parents and/or primary
caregivers
Authoritative parenting– a parenting style in which adults set clear expectations, boundaries, and rules
(structure) in a supportive, nurturing, and non-punitive environment
Deciduous teeth – a child‘s initial set of teeth; these teeth are temporary and gradually begin to fall out at
around 5 years of age
Development – commonly refers to the process of intellectual growth and change
Ecological – a systems approach that acknowledges the ways in which people and their environment
relate to, interact with, and influence, one another
Fluorosis – white or brown spots that form on children‘s teeth due to excessive fluoride intake
Food insecurity – uncertain or limited access to a reliable source of food
Growth – increase in size of any body part or of the entire body
Head circumference – distance around the largest part of the head; used to monitor brain growth and
development
Health – a state of wellness; complete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being; the quality of
one health element affects the state of the others
Heredity – the transmission of certain genetic material and characteristics from biological parents to a
child at the time of conception
Neurons – specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses or signals
Normal – average; a characteristic or quality that is common to most individuals in a defined group
Norms – an expression (e.g., weeks, months, years) of when a child is likely to demonstrate certain
developmental skills
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Nutrients – the chemical substances in food
Plasticity – the brain‘s ability to organize and reorganize neural pathways
Predisposition – having an increased chance or susceptibility
Preventive health – personal and social behaviors that promote and maintain well-being
Resilient – able to withstand or resist difficulty or challenge
Resistance – the body‘s ability to avoid infection or illness
Sedentary – unusually slow or sluggish; a lifestyle that implies inactivity
Self-concept – a person‘s belief about who they are, how they are perceived by others, and how they fit
into society
Self-efficacy – a person‘s confidence in their ability to accomplish a goal or task
Self-esteem – an individual‘s sense of personal value or self-worth
Well child – a child who enjoys a positive state of physical, mental, social, and emotional health
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WHAT'S NEW IN THIS CHAPTER
The following elements are improvements in this chapter from the previous edition:
New information and data on national health programs and initiatives, including Healthy People
2030, Children‘s Health Insurance Program, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Whole School
Whole Community Whole Child (WSCC), and Active People, Healthy Nation SM have been
included.
A greater emphasis is placed on teacher wellness and health promotion practices that influence
children‘s learning, development, and lifelong behavior.
New information regarding stress and its damaging effect on DNA has been added. Additional
information about media and social violence, cultural influences on health, and children‘s mental
health have also been addressed.
New Connecting to Everyday Practice feature addresses early childhood school suspension and
expulsion practices.
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CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
I. Introduction to health, safety and nutrition and the critical role that each component plays individually
and collectively in the lives of young, developing children
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Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
Solution Manual For
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 11th Edition Lynn R. Marotz 2024,
978-0- 357-76576-0;
Chapter 01: Children’s Well-Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Purpose and Perspective of the Chapter ................................................................................................... 2
List of Student Downloads. ...................................................................................................... 2
Chapter Objectives ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Complete List of Chapter Activities and Assessments ............................................................................. 2
Key Terms .................................................................................................................................................... 3
What's New in This Chapter ...................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter Outline ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Additional Discussion Questions ................................................................................................................ 6
Additional Activities and Assignments ...................................................................................................... 7
© 2024 Cengage. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly 1
accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Lynn Marotz, Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 2024; 978-0-357-76576-0; Chapter 01: Children‘s Well-
Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
PURPOSE AND PERSPECTIVE OF THE CHAPTER
The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the concept of preventive health and emphasize the interrelated
effects that health, safety, and nutrition have on children‘s development and well-being. An overview of
national initiatives is also presented.
STUDENT DOWNLOADS
Teacher Checklist 1–1 Proper Body Mechanics for Adults
Teacher Checklist 1–2 Promoting Children‘s Tooth Brushing
Teacher Checklist 1–3 Strategies for Managing Teacher Stress
Teacher Checklist 1–4 Strategies for Increasing Children‘s Resilient Behaviors
Partnering with Families - Growing Your Child‘s Brain
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
The following objectives are addressed in this chapter:
LO 1-1 Define the concept of preventive health and describe several national programs that address
children‘s health needs.
LO 1-2 Explain how health, safety, and nutrition are interrelated and discuss factors that influence the
quality of each.
LO 1-3 Describe typical growth and developmental characteristics of infants, toddlers, preschool-age,
and school-age children.
LO 1-4 Discuss ways that teachers can be proactive in promoting children‘s wellness in the areas of
injury prevention, oral health, physical activity, and mental health.
COMPLETE LIST OF CHAPTER ACTIVITIES AND ASSESSMENTS
The following table organizes activities and assessments by objective, so that you can see how all this
content relates to objectives and make decisions about which content you would like to emphasize in your
class based on your objectives. For additional guidance, refer to the Teaching Online Guide.
Chapter Activity/Assessment Source (i.e., PPT slide, Duration Certification
Objective Workbook) Standard
LO 1-4 Video Quiz MindTap Video Case 15 minutes NAEYC 1a, 4b,
5b
LO 1-1 Writing Assignment MindTap 30 minutes NAEYC 1c, 2b,
3c
LO 1-4 Think, Pair, Share Activity PPT slide 10-15 minutes NAEYC 2c, 6a
LO 1-2 Discussion Activity PPT slide 10 minutes NAEYC 1a, 1c
LO 1-3 Group Discussion Activity PPT slide 10 minutes NAEYC 1a
LO 1-3 Knowledge Check Activity PPT slide 2 minutes NAEYC 1a, 1b,
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Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
3a
All Reflection Activity PPT slide 2 minutes NAEYC 1-6
LO 1-1, 1- Assessment 1-3 PPT slide 5 minutes NAEYC 1b, 6d
2, 1-4
LO 1-2 Chapter Case Study Textbook 20 minutes NAEYC 1c, 2a,
2b
All Chapter Review Questions Textbook 30 minutes NAEYC 1-6
All Quiz MindTap 30 minutes NAEYC 1-6
[return to top]
KEY TERMS
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) – events over which children have no control or adult support;
these experiences may be intense, frequent, and/or prolonged
Attachment – an emotional connection established between infants and their parents and/or primary
caregivers
Authoritative parenting– a parenting style in which adults set clear expectations, boundaries, and rules
(structure) in a supportive, nurturing, and non-punitive environment
Deciduous teeth – a child‘s initial set of teeth; these teeth are temporary and gradually begin to fall out at
around 5 years of age
Development – commonly refers to the process of intellectual growth and change
Ecological – a systems approach that acknowledges the ways in which people and their environment
relate to, interact with, and influence, one another
Fluorosis – white or brown spots that form on children‘s teeth due to excessive fluoride intake
Food insecurity – uncertain or limited access to a reliable source of food
Growth – increase in size of any body part or of the entire body
Head circumference – distance around the largest part of the head; used to monitor brain growth and
development
Health – a state of wellness; complete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being; the quality of
one health element affects the state of the others
Heredity – the transmission of certain genetic material and characteristics from biological parents to a
child at the time of conception
Neurons – specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses or signals
Normal – average; a characteristic or quality that is common to most individuals in a defined group
Norms – an expression (e.g., weeks, months, years) of when a child is likely to demonstrate certain
developmental skills
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
, Instructor Manual: Lynn Marotz, Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 2024; 978-0-357-76576-0; Chapter 01: Children‘s Well-
Being: What It Is and How to Achieve It
Nutrients – the chemical substances in food
Plasticity – the brain‘s ability to organize and reorganize neural pathways
Predisposition – having an increased chance or susceptibility
Preventive health – personal and social behaviors that promote and maintain well-being
Resilient – able to withstand or resist difficulty or challenge
Resistance – the body‘s ability to avoid infection or illness
Sedentary – unusually slow or sluggish; a lifestyle that implies inactivity
Self-concept – a person‘s belief about who they are, how they are perceived by others, and how they fit
into society
Self-efficacy – a person‘s confidence in their ability to accomplish a goal or task
Self-esteem – an individual‘s sense of personal value or self-worth
Well child – a child who enjoys a positive state of physical, mental, social, and emotional health
[return to top]
WHAT'S NEW IN THIS CHAPTER
The following elements are improvements in this chapter from the previous edition:
New information and data on national health programs and initiatives, including Healthy People
2030, Children‘s Health Insurance Program, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Whole School
Whole Community Whole Child (WSCC), and Active People, Healthy Nation SM have been
included.
A greater emphasis is placed on teacher wellness and health promotion practices that influence
children‘s learning, development, and lifelong behavior.
New information regarding stress and its damaging effect on DNA has been added. Additional
information about media and social violence, cultural influences on health, and children‘s mental
health have also been addressed.
New Connecting to Everyday Practice feature addresses early childhood school suspension and
expulsion practices.
[return to top]
CHAPTER OUTLINE
The following outline organizes activities (including any existing discussion questions in PowerPoints or
other supplements) and assessments by chapter (and therefore by topic), so that you can see how all the
content relates to the topics covered in the text.
I. Introduction to health, safety and nutrition and the critical role that each component plays individually
and collectively in the lives of young, developing children
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accessible website, in whole or in part.
