幼儿教育健康课件.pptVIP

Health Birth weight distributions by ethnic group in Canada (2000-2002). Low birth weight proportions for Aboriginal refer to off-reserve groups. On-reserve low-birth weight rate is the same as the Canadian Non-Aboriginal average. Health Reducing Infant Mortality Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Low birth weight babies are more susceptible Gene mutations affecting the heart have been linked Defects in the brain’s ability to use serotonin Health Unintentional injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in infancy in Canada, and the third leading cause of death after the first 4 weeks of life, following SIDS and birth defects. Health Immunization for Better Health Measles, pertussis, and polio 95 percent drop of vaccine-prevented infectious diseases since 1993 Many children not adequately protected Unsubstantiated concern about Autism Review Your Guideposts! Guideposts Review Question #1 At the end of the average child’s first year, his/her weight has __________ since birth. A. increased by 25% B. doubled C. tripled D. quadrupled Answer: C For more information, review your notes and see Page: 132 in your textbook. Review Your Guideposts! Guideposts Review Question #2 Together, the brain and the spinal cord comprise the A. central nervous system. B. peripheral nervous system. C. neuroleptic circuit. D. neurogenetic matrix. Answer: A For more information, review your notes and see Page: 136 in your textbook. Review Your Guideposts! Guideposts Review Question #3 The sense that seems to be the first to develop in infants is A. taste. B. smell. C. touch. D. sight. Answer: C For more information, review your notes and see Page: 146 in your textbook. Review Your Guideposts! Guideposts Review Question #4 To observe the development of a child’s fine motor skills, a psychologist asks the child to A. draw with a crayon. B. read a children’s book. C. throw a baseball. D. kick a football. Answer: A For more information, review your notes and see