Young children form a significant part of the future generation. The way children are brought up will determine the social and economic status of a country in the future. At a tender age, body systems develop rapidly. To achieve effective development, children must eat appropriate food and maintain good physical health (Reedy & Krebs-Smith, 2010). Although parents should be responsible for their children’s nutrition, the majority of them spend a major part of the day working.
Young children spend a major part of the day at school with their teachers. Therefore, parents should ensure they enroll their children in a school where teachers understand nutrition for young children. The brain is an essential body system that should develop effectively. Such development can only be achieved through the right nutrition, sanitation, and regular exercise. The need to have a healthy and brilliant future generation is the principle behind good nutrition for young children (Sorte, Daeschel, & Amador, 2014).
Young children are physically active because they are in the process of discovery. Apart from classwork, they play in order to understand their environment. Based on the fifth NAEYC standards, teachers should monitor their physical health and nutrition. It is the duty of teachers to ensure that young children stay in a clean and sanitized environment. Therefore, teachers who handle young children must have the necessary skills, such as pediatric first aid.
The PowerPoint focuses on the fundamental aspects of good nutrition for children and the development of a strong immunity system. Children should have a strong immunity to prevent diseases, which might cause retarded growth (NAEYC for Families, n.d.). To ensure effective outcomes, teachers and parents should have a close relationship and frequently communicate about the welfare of young children. As a result, they will promote healthy physical and mental growth for young children.
References
NAEYC for Families. (n.d.). The 10 NAEYC program standards. Web.
Reedy, J., & Krebs-Smith, M. (2010). Dietary sources of energy, solid fats, and added sugars among children and adolescents in the United States. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 110(10), 1477–1484.
Sorte, J. Daeschel, I., & Amador, C. (2014). Nutrition, health and safety for young children. Promoting wellness (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, Pearson Custom.