The Importance of Nutrition

Nutrition is a very important part of development. I relate closely to this topic because I have seen how poor nutrition has affected the lives of one of my parents. I have also witnessed how good nutrition has positively changed and made my parents health. Children who eat properly are more attentive in school, physically fit, and a great deal of energy than those who do not eat healthy meals. Providing good nutritional choices during childhood can strengthen lifelong eating habits and help kids grow up to their full potential. A healthy and nutritious meal includes a variety of foods. Children should balance the food they eat with physical activity, choose a diet with plenty of grains, fruits, and veggies and avoid foods with too much added sugar and foods high in salt. Also, it is best to avoid large amounts of fast food, caffeine, juice, and soda.

References

Pediasure.(2013). Kids Nutrition Basics. Retrieved March 15, 2013 from http://pediasure.com/kid-nutrition/kid-nutrition

Birth in Philippines

Click to access filipino-preg-prof.pdf

The above website gives information on the birthing process in the Philippines. This site provided a lot of information on pregnancy and the birth process. During pregnancy, some Filipina women avoid getting black foods to avoid giving birth to a child a dark toned skin. Some Filipina women believe if they keep themselves tidy and beautiful this it will influence the beauty of their child.

In the Philippines, they give birth at home or birthing center. The most common position is lying down or squatting position. It is believed that putting squash leaves on the abdomen can help facilitate labor. They also believe drinking coconut water helps with facilitating labor as well.

References
Pregnancy and Birth. (2013).Cultural Dimensions of pregnancy, birth and prenatal care Retrieved March 7, 2013, from http://www.health.qld.gov.au/multicultural/health_workers/filipino-preg-prof.pdf

Sweetest kid I know

This is a photo of the first child I witnessed coming into the world. I have always heard people talk about the love you feel for a child when they are born. People say you didn’t know you could love someone so much. This sweet baby here brought those words to life for me.

Inspiration

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/chris-rock-wife-malaak-takes-bushwick-teens-wing-article-1.378977

Working with children is something I have always wanted to do. However while watching “Black in America 2-Tomorrow’s Leaders” on CNN in 2009 really helped me realize how I wanted to work with them. Especially the feature on comedian Chris Rock’s wife Maalak Compton-Rock.