HDFS 330 1st Edition Lecture 5Physical growth and healthInfluences- Heredity and hormones- Pituitary glando Growth hormone (GH)- Development of all body tissueso Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)-Brain Development and GH functiono Thyroxin- releases TSHBrain Development and GH functionEmotional Well-Being- Stress can influence physical growtho Stress impacts physical growtho Stress=Lower levels of GHo Extreme stress (deprivation)---Psychosocial Dwarfism Extremely deprived physically and emotionally Low levels of GH Age doesn’t match with physical age Small, Tiny, and Fragile Ex: Orphanages in Romania  If removed from this situation the child may catch up a bit, if not it will be permanent- Sleepo Impacts body growth and cognitive functiono Amount: 11-12 hours (2-3 years) 10-11 hours (4-5 years)o GH is secreted as you sleep (periods of growth=more sleep)o Hard time falling asleep- common in early childhoodo Sleeping Arrangement in other cultures (table on p.298) Caucasian 3 year old 48% percent 23% African American 3 year oldsThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. 20% of Hispanic 3 year olds- Nutrition in Early Childhoodo Appetite decreaseso Unpredictable eating Like familiar food Like routine More taste buds; food tastes stronger- More bitter and sour taste buds Need Healthy food Restricting ‘treats’ may have opposite impact- Ex: Clean plates for dessert Eating is VERY much a sensory thing- Sight, smell, texture, tasteo Hard to eat: Scallops, tapioca pudding, tuna, etc. New foods=expose at least 10x to become comfortable with it (research based) Mealtime comfortable; positive adult role model- Ex: No pop with dinner, that means adults too Nutrition- Weight concern- Food insecurity- worried there is not enough food.o Ex: Junk food is less expensive, if scarcity is a problem parents are more likely to feed children unhealthy food.o Ex: Binge eating because you don’t know if there will be more food.- Nutrition Deficiencyo Impact behavior Lower memory  Lower test scores Aggressive behavior- Myplate.gov shows appropriate portion sizes Encourage Nutrition- Varied, healthy diet- Predictable meals and snackso Children like routine- Small portion, self-serveo If we serve them we will often overserve- Offer new foods repeatedlyo One food at a time- Do not use food as a reward- Childhood Immunizations (text p.301-304)o Measles outbreaks 644 cases 23 outbreaks in 2014 versus 190 cases in 2013o Parents are scared of link between vaccination and autism (are proven