Childcare

Explain each of the factors that affect growth & development & provide examples for each. (Home environment/Culture/Education/Nutrition/Health/Exercise/Stress/Parents who smoke/Genetics)

Advantages & disadvantages of both breastfeeding & bottle-feeding to mother & baby.

Write a definition for physical activity.

What are the physical activity guidelines for children (up to 5yrs).

Provide examples of age appropriate physical activity that suit fine & gross motor development.

List the 6 nutrients

Explain in detail why good nutrition is important for young children.

Study the Australian Guide to healthy eating (blackboard)

Why do the physical guidelines need to be met, and good nutrition provided for children to reach their full developmental potential?