Chapter 11: Nutrition During Infancy, Childhood, and Adolesence Flashcards
Discuss the impact of nutrition on growth and development of infants. (51 cards)
What is the Ballard scale used to determine?
Size for gestational age
When is the last day gestational age can be determined for neonates over the age of 26 weeks?
4 days of birth
Which infant would require vitamin D liquid drops?
A 6-month-old infant being breastfed
A new mother is still deciding whether to breastfeed her baby. Which information should the health care provider give the mother to promote breastfeeding?
-Colostrum provides immunoglobulins
-Breast milk changes over time to meet the infant’s needs
Which food choice made by the mother of a 10-month-old infant indicates a need for further teaching?
Honey
Which foods may lead to infant choking?
-Grapes
-Cherries
The parents bring their 6-month-old infant in for a check-up. The infant’s weight at birth was 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Which finding indicates normal growth?
14 pounds, 8 ounces
The parents of a 5-month-old infant have given their infant 400 mL of water so far today. How much more water should the parents provide the infant for the day to meet the minimal water needs? __ mL
300 mL
Which foods should be avoided in the infant due to potential allergies?
-Chocolate
-Wheat crackers
-Scrambled egg whites
Which information should a health care provider give to the parents about nutrition for their 2-year-old child?
-Food intake decreases for toddlers
-Children at this age are very picky eaters
A nutrition student is discussing developmental stages with a group of mothers. In which age group would the child master self-feeding?
Toddlers
A child tells the parent he or she wants to eat what playmates are eating. In which developmental age group does this child fall?
Preschool-aged child
The parents of a 2-year-old verbalize frustration at trying to get their child to eat because the child will not sit still at meals. Which suggestion should the health care personnel provide the parents?
Offer finger foods the child can carry
According to MyPlate.gov, __ % of a child’s plate should be vegetables.
30
Which foods can the parent include as a source of protein?
-Milk
-Hamburger
-Peanut butter
-Chicken breast
Which measures would help decrease the risk of obesity in children?
-Limit fast food and junk food
-Use parents as food role models
-Provide snacks high in vitamins
-Offer age-appropriate food portions
The parents of a 12-year-old child with obesity are worried about their child’s health condition. Which complications can occur as a result of childhood obesity?
-Hypertension
-Hyperlipidemia
-Type 2 diabetes
The parents of a 6-year-old child have difficulty preparing nutritious meals at home due to finances. Which measure would be beneficial for this family?
Give information about school breakfast and lunch programs
Which statements correctly describe the MyPlate.gov nutritional plan for children?
-Fruits make up 20% of the child’s daily intake
-Children should include 60 minutes of exercise every day
-Whole grain products should make up half of the grain servings
The parents of a 4-year-old child report living in a 100-year-old house. Which condition should be tested in the child?
Lead poisoning
Which factors contribute to a 4-year-old child’s diagnosis of failure to thrive?
-Poor intestinal absorption of nutrients
-Mixing too much water with the formula
-Lack of parental eye contact with the child
Which statement made by an adolescent female is accurate regarding calcium intake?
“I should have the same amount of calcium as boys in my class.”
Which actions can parents take to prevent poor food choices among adolescents?
-Keep fresh fruits and vegetables on hand
-Include the adolescent when grocery shopping
-Arrange family schedules to eat together at the same time
Which manifestations would a person with anorexia nervosa display?
-Constipation
-Amenorrhea
-Cold intolerance
