FRHD 2270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Smallpox, Measles, Diphtheria

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2270
• Professor: Robyn Pitman

Document Summary

Essential because 80% of growth hormone is secreted while children sleep: hormone that stimulates growth, secreted from pituitary gland and triggers muscle and bone growth. Sleep less as we get older: 12 hours at age 3, 10 hours at age 7, 8 hours at age 12. Lack of or inconsistent sleep: affects cognitive processes and adjustment in school. Anxious, depressed, and low self-esteem: solution: Consistent bed time routine to wind down . First 2 years of life are crucial because brain and body are growing rapidly: 25% of caloric intake is needed for organ and body growth. Preschoolers grow slower than infants and toddlers: eat less and need to watch food intake. School age children eat more: need to support growth and activities. Eating a balanced diet: preschoolers like junk food. Allow and encourage choices in food (but don"t force or bribe children to eat them)