ch.13 Flashcards
(20 cards)
what are factors that affect growth for middle childhood?
give 3
- age of condition onset
- secondary conditions
- activity/inactivity level
ketogenic diet definition
high fat, low carb meal plan in which ketones are made from metabolic pathways used in converting fat as a source of energy
what is cystic fibrosis?
common lethal genetic condition that interferes with lung function and causes decreased absorption
MNT fofr cystic fibrosis?
give 5.
- cal and protein increase 2 to 4 fold
- enzyme taken w meals to aid w digesting
- frequent meals and snacks
- fat sol vit supplements
- gastrostomy feeding at night may be needed to boost energy intake
what is diabetes mellitus?
disorder in insulin and blood glucose regulation
what are the 2 types of diabetes and what do they mean?
type 1: almost no insulin production
type 2: associated w obesity, insulin not used
what are treatment/intervention options for diabetes?
give 3
- appropriate timing an composition of meals and snacks
- insulin injection for type 1 only
- summer camps for diabetic kids
what are seizures?
uncontrollable electrical disturbances in the brain; results from ranging from mild blinking to severe jerking
what is postictal state?
time after sieizure of altered consciousness
what are treatment options for seizures?
give2.
- medications (but may affect growth and/or appetite)
- follow a ketogenic diet (low carbs)
what is cerebral palsy?
what is the most common type?
group of disorders with impaired muscle activity and coordination
spastic quadriplegia
what are the nutrition concerns for cerebral palsy?
give 2
- slow growth
2. difficulty eating and feeding
what is athetosis
uncontrolled movement which increases energy expenditure
what are nutrition interventions for CB?
give 5.
- stimulate oral feeding
- promote healthy eating at school
- adjust menus and timing of meals and snacks at home.school to meet nutr needs that min fatigue during meals
- assessing and adjusting childs diet overtime
- use adapted self feeding utensils and feeding equipment etc
what is PKU?
phenylketonuria
- an inborn error of metabolism
- body lacks enzyme needed to metabolize phenylanaline
what is food intervention for PKU?
treatment includes avoiding eggs, meat, dairy, nuts, and soy
what is adhd
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- most common neurobehavioral issue
- chaotic feeding times bc kid wont stay seated
nutrition intervention for adhd
medications: adderal or ritalin (both may increase appetite or growth)
and appetite returns to normal when not on medications
what are nutrition concerns of pediatric HIV?
give 4.
- antiretroviral therapy depresses appetite and food intake
- control food-related infection
- access to determine need for complete nutr supplements
- refer to food banks
what does children will be children mean for special needs children?
- expectations that child will be more independent in food making choices, assisting w meal prep, participating at meal times w family members
- spending time in reg classrooms
- treat child as a child first
- need others to take responsibility of food choices for them
