Growth Flashcards
1
Q
Ideal baby weight?
A
3.3kg
2
Q
How much meat does a 4 year eat?
A
The size of palm of the child
3
Q
How much food should a child eat?
A
Size of the child’s fist
Half is veg and half is carb/meats
4
Q
What is failure to thrive?
A
Arbitrarily defined as being
5
Q
What is catch-down weight?
A
Losing weight but matching parents/reaching genetic potential
6
Q
Most common pathological cause of not gaining weight?
A
Coeliac
7
Q
3 factors that contribute to failure to thrive
A
Poor absorption
Inadequate intake
Increased metabolic demand
8
Q
Causes of inadequate intake
A
Inability to suck
Vomiting
Lack of appetite
Poor absorption
9
Q
Overweight child with raised BP ?
A
Make sure you have large cuff
10
Q
5Es of overweight children management
A
Empathize Evaluate: family, anthropometric Explore behaviour change Educate Empower
11
Q
Snacks?
A
Grained Sandwich:
Salad:
Veggies sticks:
Popcorn
