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Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition

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“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

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Bright Futures Sponsors

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Every Child Deserves

a Bright Future!

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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.

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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.

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Bright Futures GuidelinesCornerstone Document

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Families Matter!

Families as partners

Families as caregivers

Families as teachers

Families as resources

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Immunizations

Back to Sleep

Bike Helmets

Fluoridation

Health Promotion/Prevention Works!

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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

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Bright Futures in Practice Series

Oral Health

Nutrition

Physical Activity

Mental Health

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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

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Emphasis of Bright Futures in Practice: Nutrition

Developmental approach Contextual approach Partnerships among health

professionals, families, and communities

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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

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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…

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How the Guide is Organized

Introduction

Nutrition Supervision Guidelines

Nutrition Issues and Concerns

Nutrition Tools

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Introduction

Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Nutrition in the Community Cultural Awareness in Nutrition Counseling

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NutritionSupervision Guidelines

Major Stages

• Infancy0-11 Months

• Early Childhood1-4 Years

• Middle Childhood5-10 Years

• Adolescence11-21 Years

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Nutrition Supervision Guidelines

Chapter Highlights

Growth and physical, social,and emotional development

Common nutrition concerns

Nutrition supervision

Desired outcomes

Frequently asked questions

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NutritionIssues and Concerns

Breastfeeding Children and adolescents with special health

care needs Nutrition and sports Vegetarian eating Obesity Pediatric undernutrition

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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

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How the Guide Can Be Used

Clinical

Community

Policy

Education and Training

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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

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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

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How the Guide Can Be Used: Policy

Obtain support for nutrition policies and programs

Provide information on relevant nutrition issues and concerns

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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

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Bright Futures Web Sitewww.brightfutures.org

• Resources for health professionals and families

• View, download and order publications

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Bright Notes

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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]


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