National Black Child Development

National Black Child Development

The link that I chose to further explore is the children’s Health and Nutrition.  This sections talks about the how African American children are on the rise for obesity.  The article discussed how studies are trying to educate parents and kids on eating healthy snacks.  NBCDI provide families with information in regards to physical activities that will help keep children active.  Physically activities were discussed and was stated that it helps children with their developmental stages, medical problems and sports. 

I did not receive an e-newsletter from this cite.  There was a section that noted what was going on this week. 

This Week in Black History

This week is Black Child Development Week!

October 10 ^th

In 1859, L.R. Johnson invented the bicycle frame.

October 11 ^th

In 1987, A. Miles patented the elevator.

October 12 ^th

In 1854, Lincoln University was founded.

October 13 ^th

In 1914 , Garrett Morgan invented and patented the gas mask.

October 14 ^st

In 1964 , Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

October 16 ^st

In 1940 , Benjamin O. Davis Sr. becomes the U.S. Army's first African American brigadier general.

Health and nutrition is related to the Early Childhood field because it is important for parents and caregivers help to understand the overall growth and development of children.  Health plays an important part of the brain and body that may be over looked in a child.  Nutrition affects the body and health which may lead to several developmental delays in the early childhood settings.

Observing children and paying close attention to the children in early childhood settings would allow them to have an equal opportunity in learning by providing a healthy lunch and nutrition snacks during the day.  

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