Health 1a
Feb 23, 2016
Health
1a
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
1b
Cleaning
2a
removal of soil and dirt with water and soap, as opposed to sanitizing and disinfecting.
2b
Sanitizing
3a
involves not only the removal of soil and dirt (cleaning) but also the removal of some germs with additional chemical agents.
3b
Disinfecting
4a
involves the use of chemical agents and other procedures that remove virtually all germs, as opposed to cleaning and sanitizing.
4b
Body Mass Index (BMI)
5a
a measure of a child’s weight in relation to his or her height.
5b
Childhood Overweight
6a
a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.
6b
Childhood Obesity
7a
a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.
7b
Clean Plate Club
8a
the expectation that children are to eat everything on their plate. Nutritionists do not consider this strategy helpful in addressing childhood overweight and obesity.
8b
Child Maltreatment
9a
acts of abuse or neglect by a parent or other caregiver that result in harm, the potential for harm, or the threat of harm.
9b
Neglect
10a
the failure of a parent or caregiver to provide for the basic needs of a child.
10b
Physical Abuse
11a
the nonaccidental infliction of pain or injury.
11b
Sexual Abuse
12a
the exploitation of children for sexual gratification.
12b
Emotional or Psychological Abuse
13a
a pattern of punitive verbal statements and behavioral acts that damage children’s self worth and self confidence.
13b
Child Welfare Information Gateway
14a
an internet site that summarizes child abuse and neglect laws, policies, and responsibilities for each state.
14b