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Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition
“New Morbidities”of the 21st Century
Changing family structures Highly mobile populations Lack of access to health care Health disparities Deteriorating neighborhoods and communities Intentional and unintentional injuries, substance
abuse, depression, and HIV infection
Bright Futures Sponsors
Every Child Deserves
a Bright Future!
The Mission of Bright Futures
To promote and improve the health and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities. Bright Futures is dedicated to developing educational materials for health professionals and families; implementing Bright Futures content, philosophy, and materials; and fostering partnerships and collaboration.
Bright FuturesAn Organized Structure for
Health Supervision
Bright Futures provides a framework to address the
current and emerging health needs of infants,
children, adolescents, and their families.
Bright Futures GuidelinesCornerstone Document
Families Matter!
Families as partners
Families as caregivers
Families as teachers
Families as resources
Immunizations
Back to Sleep
Bike Helmets
Fluoridation
Health Promotion/Prevention Works!
Partnerships Make a Difference
Health professionals
Families
Child care professionals
Social service professionals
Schools
Local and state government
Community groups
Business/industry
Faith communities
Payers
Bright Futures in Practice Series
Oral Health
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Mental Health
Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition
Advances in Nutrition
Optimal nutrition is important for sustenance, good health, and well-being
Diet and health is important for disease prevention
Lifelong eating behaviors often established in early childhood
Emphasis of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition
Developmental approach Contextual approach Partnerships among health
professionals, families, and communities
Vision and Goals of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition
Improve the nutrition status of infants, children, and adolescents
Encourage partnerships among health professionals, families, and communities
Educate health professionals, families, and communities about nutrition
Organizations That Support Bright Futures in Practice:
Nutrition American Academy of Pediatrics
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dietetic Association
American Medical Association
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners
American School Health Association
American Public Health Association and many more…
How the Guide is Organized
Introduction
Nutrition Supervision Guidelines
Nutrition Issues and Concerns
Nutrition Tools
Introduction
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Nutrition in the Community Cultural Awareness in Nutrition Counseling
NutritionSupervision Guidelines
Major Stages
• Infancy0-11 Months
• Early Childhood1-4 Years
• Middle Childhood5-10 Years
• Adolescence11-21 Years
Nutrition Supervision Guidelines
Chapter Highlights
Growth and physical, social,and emotional development
Common nutrition concerns
Nutrition supervision
Desired outcomes
Frequently asked questions
NutritionIssues and Concerns
Breastfeeding Children and adolescents with special health
care needs Nutrition and sports Vegetarian eating Obesity Pediatric undernutrition
Nutrition Tools
Nutrition questionnaires
Key indicators of nutrition risk
Tips for promoting food safety
Tips for fostering a positive body image
Federal food assistance and nutrition programs
How the Guide Can Be Used
Clinical
Community
Policy
Education and Training
How the Guide Can Be Used: Clinical
Incorporate into each nutrition supervision visit
Incorporate into each health supervision visit Develop nutrition programs and services Develop standards of practice and protocol Educate and train health professionals
How the Guide Can Be Used: Community
Serve as a resource to provide anticipatory guidance to families on healthy eating practices
Develop nutrition education programs and services
Help schools develop health curricula
Develop standards of practice and protocol
How the Guide Can Be Used: Policy
Obtain support for nutrition policies and programs
Provide information on relevant nutrition issues and concerns
How the Guide Can Be Used: Education and Training
Educate and train health professionals
Educate and train paraprofessionals
Provide in-service education and training to staff
Use as a textbook or reference
Bright Futures Web Sitewww.brightfutures.org
• Resources for health professionals and families
• View, download and order publications
Bright Notes
To find out more about Bright Futures, contact:
Bright Futures Project
National Center for Education in Maternal and
Child Health
Georgetown University
2000 15th Street, North, Suite 701
Arlington, VA 22201-2617
Tel: (703) 524-7802
Fax: (703) 524-9335
E-mail: [email protected]