Flashcards in Nutrition Deck (26):
1
4 components of a comprehensive nutritional assessment
history
physical exam
growth & anthropometric measurements
lab tests
2
what does anthropometric measurements include
weight
height/length
head circumference
chest circumference
BMI
mid-upper arm circumference
skin folds
plot on graph
3
what is the best indication that the child's nutrition is inadequate
weight
4
if a child measures in the very high or low percentiles what would you do as the nurse
measure a second time
5
what is the most complete diet from birth to 6 months
breast milk
6
which kind of formula is acceptable from birth to 6 months
iron fortified formula
7
solid foods should not be introduced before
4 months
8
at which age can diluted juices be introduced
6-12 months
9
at which age can solid foods be introduced
4-6 months
10
at which age can finger foods be introduced
9-10 months
11
at which age can chopped table foods be introduced
12 months
12
why are solids not introduced until 4-6 months
oral motor skills
doubled birth weight
prevent inadequate calorie intake
neurodevelopment
13
what are the first foods introduced
1. baby cereals
2. vegetables
3. fruits
4. dairy
14
what are 4 other essential nutrients for an infant
iron
vitamin D
vitamin C
fluoride
15
how many oz of milk per day does a toddler need
16-24
16
what is the caloric requirement for a toddler
100 cal/kg/day
17
what is the caloric requirement for a preschooler
90 cal/kg/day
18
what is common at 5 years old
influenced by food habits of others
19
what are food jags
child wants the same food for every meal for several days
20
what is common at 4 years old
picky eater
21
what is the caloric requirement for school age
85 cal/kg/day
22
at which age do nutritional requirements peak for girls
10-12
23
at which age do nutritional requirements peak for boys
14-16
24
adolescents have an increased need for calcium for
skeletal growth
25
adolescents have an increased need for iron for
increased muscle mass and blood cell development
26