Child Health And Individual Development

Question 1

Rates of development are unique

Answer 1

Despite childhood development being orderly and predictable for the pattern and sequence, the rate and time at which each child grows and develops is different and unique to that particular child.
For example, the rate and timing at which children can walk is different for all children, some walk at 10 months and others at 18 months

Question 2

Principles of human development

Answer 2

Six

1. Development requires change
2. early development is essential for later development
3. The pattern of development is orderly and predictable
4. Development involves maturation and learning
5. growth and development are continuous
6. rates of development are unique

Question 3

Development requires change

Answer 3

By definition, development is linked to change and therefore if an individual is not changing then they are not developing. Many of the changes are determined by genetics at conception. An individual’s ability to achieve maximum change is influenced by the environment

Question 4

Nutrients that are important for the health and development of children

Answer 4

Calcium

Iron

Question 5

Importance of calcium for children

Answer 5

The mineral that builds strong and healthy bones and teeth.

Good examples: milk, cheese, green leafy vegetables

Question 6

Importance of iron for children

Answer 6

Plays an important role in the development of healthy red blood cells and also assists children in making the use of energy in foods.
Food sources: meat, eggs, wholegrain cereals