Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs by 
Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools by 
Food and Nutrition Resources for Educators, Parents, and Professionals by 
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, 7th Edition by Safety, Health, and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
Early childhood is a critical time in development. Many outcomes, both positive and negative, have their beginnings in these years. It is vital that children’s health and safety be protected. High-quality early care and education programs can play a valuable role in improving outcomes
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Early Life Nutrition and Future Health
Dietary Behavior and Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents
Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Early Care and Education (I/T)
American Academy of Pediatrics, American Public Health Association, National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education. 2014. Caring for infants and toddlers in child care and early education. Applicable standards from: Caring for our children: National health and safety performance standards; Guidelines for early care and education programs, 3rd Edition. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics; Washington, DC: American Public Health Association.
Principles of Human Nutrition (222.641) provides an integrated overview of the physiological requirements and functions of protein, energy, and the major vitamins and minerals that are determinants of health and diseases in human populations.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development One of the National Institutes of Health, NICHD "conducts and supports laboratory research, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies that explore health processes; examines the impact of disability and disease; and sponsors training programs for scientists, health care providers, and researchers​."
Created by pediatric medical experts, KidsHealth lists sources for children, for parents and for professionals on children's health.
Kid's Health From Nemours - Established in 1936, this non-profit organization is one of the largest and is devoted to children's health. This site is one of the most visited and contains information about health, development, and behavior from before the child is born up to teen years.
In this video, Dr. Danette Glassy, M.D., provides information about important practices related to infection control in early education settings. Watch and explore common questions about cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting.
In this video, Judy Romano, M.D., covers the importance of monitoring child development as well as guidelines for prevention of suspension and expulsion.
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