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