Childhood Diseases and Conditions
Discussion Question
Childhood Diseases and Conditions and Food-Borne Illnesses
In order to prepare for this week’s Discussion, be sure to review the “Fact Sheets on Childhood Diseases and Conditions” in the Unit 6 Readings (see pp. 138-147) and information on Food-Borne Illness pp. 472-479.
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Choose five childhood diseases and/or conditions from this list. Share what information you have learned about these diseases and/or conditions.
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Write a brief hypothetical letter or e-mail that you would share with the parents about a communicable disease or illness a child in your center or school has.
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What are four food safety guidelines teachers and parents should follow to prevent food-borne illnesses?
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Measles, rickets, mumps, chicken pox, and fever are some of the examples of childhood diseases. Measles is a deadly illness that spreads very easily and requires strong protection measures. Chicken is characterized by itchy blisters in a child’s body, while fever is characterized by an increase in a child’s body temperature exceeding the normal range. Mumps is a contagious viral illness characterized by swelling. Children with rickets……………
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