'I believe that [this book] could be of value to practitioners
working with birth-five year olds, heads or managers of nurseries,
health professionals or students who wish to gain an overview of
this subject....I enjoyed reading this book and it literally gave
me much food for thought' - Early Years 'This book is a welcome
addition and the contributors should be congratulated on the scope
and depth they manage to achieve...this book is an interesting
read, dealing with a topical, yet complex issue' - Journal of Early
Childhood Research 'Food plays a huge part in our lives, and this
book looks holistically at its influence, including our emotional
as well as physical wellbeing. It provides useful facts on diet and
healthy eating guidelines for children under five, school age
children, adults and pregnant mothers...There is advice on
promoting positive attitudes towards food in an early years
setting, along with practical advice and case studies to help
practitioners promote heatlhy eating in their settings' - Early
Years Update 'This highly readable, thoroughly researched book
explores food and eating in an historical, cultural and
psychological context and, as public concern about children's
nutrition rises, its publication is timely. Food and Health in
Early Childhood is a comprehensive, clearly written text enriched
with case studies and pertinent reflective activities to
consolidate learning' - Angela Underdown, Associate Professor,
Early Childhood Studies, University of Warwick The media interest
surrounding children, food and nutrition continues to influence
policy and practice in early years settings, and food and eating is
of fundamental importance to early childhood practice. Not only
does food contribute to health, in terms of nutrition it's also a
vital part of a child's emotional and socio-cultural experience
that is linked to their growing sense of well-being and identity.
This book gives you a comprehensive overview of food and eating in
the early years, covering the following: - nutrition - policy
development - health inequalities - food, culture and identity -
food and emotion - healthy eating guidelines - promoting healthy
eating in the early years - multi-disciplinary working in relation
to young children's nutrition Each chapter includes case studies,
links to useful websites, activities and suggestions for further
reading. An interactive approach from the reader is encouraged
throughout the book. Aimed at all early years practitioners, it
will be of particular interest to those studying for Early
Childhood Studies' degrees and those studying for EYPS. Other
professionals and students with an interest in this area (teachers,
health visitors, dieticians) will also find it useful.
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