Reviews
Review by: Christina Stark, Nutrition Specialist, Division of Nutritional Sciences - Cor - August 24, 2011
Rethinking Nutrition provides early childhood teachers and care providers just what they need —practical tips and research-based guidance on nutrition, all put in the context of realistic childcare situations. The easy-to-read and accessible format makes it user-friendly for the busy provider.
Review by: Connie Evers, Author, How to Teach Nutrition to Kids - August 24, 2011
Rethinking Nutrition does a fantastic job of translating the most up-to-date science of child nutrition into practical, common sense advice for those who care for young children. From feeding relationships to food safety, everything a child care provider needs to know about food and activity for young children is covered in this book. Helpful charts, practice tips, and real-world examples make for a user-friendly and often consulted resource.
Review: Midwest Book Review - June 1, 2010
A well fed child is a happy child and a healthy child. Rethinking Nutrition: Connecting Science and Practice in Early Childhood Settings discusses pediatric diet and its importance in childhood development. Early childhood diet is highly vital in patterning eating habits for the future, and as well as giving a child everything they need to grow to their fullest physical and mental potential. Rethinking Nutrition is a fascinating read, well worth adding to any health studies collection.
Review by: Bithne O'Leyne, June 2010 issue of SciTech Book News - June 1, 2010
For early childhood teachers, administrators, and care providers, Nitxke (nutritional sciences, U. of Wisconsin-Madison) et al. offer guidance on meeting and understanding young children's nutritional and developmental needs. They explain how to prmote proper nutrition for children from birth to age five; address special dietary needs, including food allergies, obesity, family preferences, and chronic diseases; establish healthy eating habits; use food to promote social and intellectual development; and implement policies in early childhood settings. They summarize concepts based on research and give recommendations from professional organizations.