nutrition (2) Flashcards
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what is an essential component of growth and development
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nutrition
2
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when does birth weight triple by?
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1 year
3
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how long should children breastfeed with other nutrients
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two years and beyond
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advantages of breastfeeding
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- enhances brain development
- easily digested and absorbed
- fosters immune defense
- psychological benefits
5
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what does breastfeeding protect against
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- otitis media/resp infections
- diarrhea
- 1/2 DM
- obesity/ high BP
- asthma, atopic dermatitis
- childhood leukemia
- SIDS
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how long does it take to digest milk?
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2-3 hours
7
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how many times is an infant fed in 24 hours
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8-12 times
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what are all babies supplemented with?
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vit D
9
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what does sleeping with a bottle increase the risk for?
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otitis media?
10
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what are constipating foods
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rice cereal, bananas
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what kind of milk should infants 6-12 months have?
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only breast milk or fortified formula
-no cows milk!
12
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when should introductions of complementary food begin?
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6 months, decreasing extrusion reflex
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for what reasons can complementary foods be given at 6 months
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- infant can sit well with support
- can appreciate texture
- swallow non-liquid food
- indicate desire for food
- turn away from food when full
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what foods can be sterted at 6 months
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single ingredient fruit, vegtables, grains, and meats, in any order
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what are laxative acting foods
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prunes, pears, peaches, and apricots
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common allergenic foods
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peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs
17
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when can honey be introduced?
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12 months
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if an infant doesn’t want to eat, do you force?
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no
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how do you prevent early childhood caries (major tooth decay)
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- smear or rice grain sized toothpaste when teeth start coming in
- no water to rinse
- spit without rinsing
- flouride varnish q6 months
- establish a dental home by 12 months
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what does the metabolic rate look like in toddlers?
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starts slowing?
21
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how many meals and snacks should toddlers get, and what do they need?
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- 3 meals, 2 snacks
- sliced meats, cheese, fruits and veggies
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at what age do kids display physiologic anorexia
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toddler
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how much milk is the maximum per day
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no more than a quart (32 oz)
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how much juice is the maximum per day
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4-6 oz
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should preschoolers be making food choices on their own?
yes when applicable
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when should education be provided on healthy food choices?
school age children
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when should children be included in food purchase and prep
school age
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how many teeth erupt by 12 years old
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what are anthropometric measures of measuring nutrition
* weight
* length
* head circumference
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what factors are considered when measuring and comapring weight
gender and age
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what is a calculation based on weight and height to determine if they are in preportion
BMI
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what is included in dietary history of nutritional assessment
* 24 hour food recall
* food frequency questionaire
* dietary screening
* food diary
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what are diets normally deficient in
iron, calcium, vitamin d, folic acid
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what are characteristics of colic
* paroxysmal abd pain
* severe crying
* supportive management
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what is an important tool that can be used to help with nutrition choices?
myplate
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when does birth weight double in infants?
4-6 months
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does breastfeeding happen easily?
no, baby knows how to suck and swallow, but the process takes around 2 weeks to get the hang of
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what should not be added to a bottle unless prescribed?
cereal
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When can cows milk be introduced
1 year
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What is the concern about feeding an infant cows milk?
GI bleeding and anemia, interferes with absorption of nutrients, increased solute which are difficult to discreet
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Why can complimentary foods start to be given at six months
the extrusion, or tongue thrusting reflex, is decreased
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what can starting complimentary foods to early lead to?
obesity early on
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How should foods be introduced to prevent allergies?
One food at a time, don't introduce more than one until a couple days have passed
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when should non-risk infants be introduced to possible food allergens?
6 months
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Why is honey not given before 12 months old
botulism risk
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What foods are choking hazards?
Hot dogs, hard vegetables, candy, whole grapes, peanut butter
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how much milk should a toddler consume in one day?
16-24 oz
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Which of the following are healthy ways to serve food to toddlers?
1. Establishing a pattern of sitting at a table for meals
2. permitting nutritious snacking in place of meals
3. allowing some simple choices
1 and 3 only
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what are food jags?
Only eating a few foods for a certain amount of time
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When do children start losing baby teeth?
6 yo
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How many teeth are there total after all of them have come through?
32
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When is there an increased need for calories
During growth spurts and sports
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What can an instant wear when they are weighed?
Only a dry diaper
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what can a toddler or preschooler wear while they are weighed?
Just their underwear
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What can older children wear to be weighed?
Hospital gown or clothes with no shoes
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When does a child switch from having their length taken to having their height taken?
Whenever they are able to stand
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at what age does the head circumference stop being measured?
2 yo
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When is a food diary taken
1-7 days, no holidays
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what does the AAP recommend for the amount of daily exercise?
30-60 min
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What is calcium deficiencies caused by? (enteral)
Carbonated beverages and juice
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how many units of vitamin D do children from birth to 12 months old receive per day?
400 units
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How much vitamin D is recommended for children greater than 12 months old per day?
600 units
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What are sources of folate in the diet?
Bread or sources of flour, yeast, spinach, avocado, green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, liver, and fruit
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what is a gluten sensitive interopathy that is an intolerance for gluten?
Celiac disease
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What does a gluten intolerance affect and what can it cause?
Effects fat absorption initially, can cause steatorrhea (fat in stool)
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What are signs and symptoms of celiac disease?
Chronic diarrhea, growth impairment, abdominal distension
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In what foods is gluten-found?
Wheat, barley, rye, and oats
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how and when is celiac disease diagnosed?
Diagnosed at any age, measure fecal fat content, duodenal biopsy, improvement when gluten is removed from the diet
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What is failing to eat enough to be adequately nourished called?
Avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder
(Formerly failure to thrive)
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what are the 2 types of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
organic and no specific cause
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what kind of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is related to some specific disease
organic
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what are causes of non-specific cause avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder?
* poverty
* caregiver depression
* substance abuse
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what are clinical manifestations of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
* weight loss less than 5th%ile
* food refusal
* erratic sleep patterns
* irritable, difficult to soothe
* developmentally delayed
* no weight gain/weight loss
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clinical therapy of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
* history and physical
* may be hospitalized
* disgnostic tests
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goals of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder treatment
* provide adequate caloric and nutritional intake
* promote normal growth and development
* teach feeding, hunger cues, schedule
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what is a potentially life threatening eating disorder that primarily affects teenage girls and young women
anorexia nervosa
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what are causes of anorexia nervosa
* culture
* media
* biological
* stressors
* fam issues
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clinical manifestations of anorexia nervosa
* extreme weight loss
* long excessive workouts
* peculiar ways of dealing with food
* distorted body image
* depression
* OCD/anxiety
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what are physical signs and symptoms of anorexia
* cold intolerance
* abdominal discomfort
* bloating
* irregular menses
* malnutrition
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what are treatment options of anorexia
* gradual weight gain via enteral feeding or TPN
* physchotherapy (individual or family)
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what is binge eating followed by a weight control method
bulemia nervosa
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what demographics are more likely to be bulemic?
* white, higher social status
* adolescent girls/women
* average age of 20
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what are physical finding related to purging from bulemia?
* malnutrition
* dehydration/electrolyte imbalance
* erosion of tooth enamel from acidic vomit
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what diet changes are made when kids are routinely playing sports?
* increase intake of good food
* no increase in fats
* increase water
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what are the main deficiencies seen in vegetarian diets?
* vit d
* B12
* zinc
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what are some minor deficiencies seen in vegetarian diets?
iron, fiber, calories, protein, fat
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what is a peds nickname for G tube?
mickey button
