ECE 214 Nutrition and Health of Children and Families Week 3 Discussion 1 Promoting Health and Wellness

Several weeks ago, the Smith family enrolled their 4-year-old son, Trevor, in your child care center. As Trevors teacher, you have already observed that Trevor does not like to participate in activities that involve running, climbing, jumping, or more than minimal physical movement. When presented with toys such as a ball or mitt, Trevor seems clumsy and unsure of how to use them, making him reluctant to play with the other children outdoors. Furthermore, Trevors parents shared with you that his pediatrician noted Trevors weight is above average for his height. His parents often send him to school with his lunch bag full of snacks such as cheese puffs and...