Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

  1. criteria for "chronic condition" or "disability" varies from
    state to state
  2. ___ are starting point for setting protein and micronutrient needs
    DRIs
  3. Chronic conditions may cause ____ ____ or ____ ___ ____
    • poor appetite
    • increased calorie needs
  4. conditions with higher energy needs (5)
    • cystic fibrosis
    • renal disease (dialysis)
    • ambulatory children with diplegia (hard to walk due to muscle weakness)
    • pediatric AIDS
    • Brochopulmonary dysplasia
  5. conditions with lower energy needs (5)
    • down syndrome
    • spind bifida
    • non ambluatory children with diplegia (wheelchair bound)
    • prader-willi syndrome
    • non ambulatory children with short stature
  6. what are some specific growth charts (2)
    • LBW and VLBW (gestation adjusted age)
    • special head circumference
  7. rare genetic disorder that primary affects girls and where head stop growing at toddler age and causes severe developmental delays
    rett syndrome
  8. head circumference chart for rett syndrome
    nellhaus
  9. ages considered toddler
    1-3 years old
  10. ages considered preschooler
    3-5
  11. Medical conditions that may present with signs of feeding problems include (5)
    • GERD
    • Pulmonary disorders
    • Developmental delay
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  12. mealtime behavioral problems are common in which disorders (2)
    • ADHD
    • Autism
  13. AAP recommendations for juice intake
    limit to 4-6 oz/day for ages 1-6

    *causes diarrhea, cavities, compete with other foods/other calories, causes weight gain
  14. disabilities involving neuromuscular control (4)
    • dysphagia
    • chewing problems
    • hypotonia
    • hypertonia
  15. excessive fluid intake seen in kids occurs when
    child would rather drink than eat solid foods especially when not feeling well
  16. when is FTT suspected?
    when a child's growth declines more than 2 growth percentiles (ex: 50th to 10th) placing him/her near or below the lowest percentile for weight for age, weight for length or BMI for age
  17. When should you seen weight gain with catch up growth?
    within a few weeks but length of time for total catch up varies
  18. FTT may result from (4)
    • pulmonary disorders
    • digestive problems (GERD, celiac)
    • neurological conditions (seizures)
    • pediatric AIDS
  19. if ____ is provided at a higher level for a typical child of the same age, catch-up growth is likely
    energy
  20. what is toddler diarrhea?
    healthy children with frequent diarrhea that is often caused by sucrose and sorbitol content of fruit juices

    or lactose intolerance, DNI, celiac
  21. group of developmental disorders characterized by deficits in communication, social interaction and behavior
    Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
  22. what causes the rigid, self-restricted range of food choice of kids with ASD?
    sensitive to sensory information
  23. when you is ASD diagnosed?
    in toddler years when developmental delays are present and they are missing developmental milestones when they should be at this age
  24. What is the diet for ASD?
    no proven diet is recommended for prevention or treatment
  25. MNT for rigid food choices
    • assessment of nutritional status
    • introduction of 1 new food many times (15-20) over a 1-2 month period 
    • MVI with minerals (due to selectivity and not getting a variety)
  26. How many times should you introduce a new food to ASD child vs. normal kid
    15-20 for ASD

    8-10 for normal
  27. What diets are found on the internet to help with behavioral outbursts for ASD children?
    gluten-free, casein-free diets (used separately or together)
  28. Problem with gluten and casein free diets
    may be deficient in protein, vitamin D, calcium, and possibly fiber because dairy and whole grains are mainly cut out
  29. group of disorders characterized by impaired muscle activity and corrdination due to damage to the developing brain tissue (happens in womb due to mom infection during pregnancy, rubella of mom, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasmosis)

    symptoms are present at birth or develops during early childhood
    cerebral palsy
  30. CP that results in difficulty with voluntary muscle control of both the arms and legs
    spastic quadriplegia

    most servere form of CP (ranges from mild to severe)
  31. Nutritional issued with cerebral palsy (4)
    • difficulty with chewing and/or swallowing
    • difficulty using a spoon or fork
    • reduced dietary intake results from child easily becoming tired while eating 
    • variable energy needs
  32. Pulmonary problems with CP (5)
    • increased energy and protein needs (due to working of breathing and eating)
    • may consume excessive fluid (easier to consume)
    • weight loss due to frequent illness
    • lower interest in eating
    • slower growth
  33. chronic respiratory disease that occurs in premature infants who received supplemental oxygen or mechanism ventilation. Characterized by pulmonary inflammation and impaired growth and development of alveoli
    bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
  34. why do premie babies have lung problems?
    they are born so early that their lungs are really ready in that their surfactant levels are decreased and the lungs don't expand and contract as easily
  35. Why is vitamin A deficiency an etiology for BPD?
    vitamin A is needed for normal alveolar development, surfactant production and regeneration of respiratory epithelial cells
  36. Etiologies of BPD (3)
    • large genetic component
    • ventilator trauma (thought to cause damage)
    • vitamin A deficiency
  37. Nutritional issued with BPD (4)
    • normal progression of feeding skills is interrupted
    • increased energy needs due to increased work of breathing and frequent respiratory infections (need a stress factor with infections)
    • decreased intake due to fatigue 
    • DNI (diuretics due to edema, cortiosteriods)
  38. nutrition interventions for BPD (3)
    • energy dense foods
    • easy to eat foods if fatigue 
    • nutritional supplements (pediasure) if needed
  39. top 8 allergies
    • milk
    • wheat
    • soy
    • eggs
    • peanuts
    • tree nuts
    • fish
    • shellfish
  40. MNT for allergies
    complete avoidance of that food
  41. Kids may outgrow some allergies but aren't likely to outgrow ___, ___ and _____ allergies
    • nut
    • fish
    • shellfish
  42. True/False: often proven herbal and dietary supplement remedies come from support groups or the internet
    FALSE UNPROVEN!

    avoid encouraging these due to side effects, DNI, etc
  43. What is the herbal remedy with coenzyme Q for downs?
    increase coenzyme Q increases intellectual ability and IQ
  44. federally mandated program which provides grants to states for implementing comprehensive, multidisciplinary services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
    early intervention services
  45. age range for EI
    birth to 3 years old
  46. children at WIC can't be seen after ___
    5 years of age
  47. a program that is federally funded from DHHS that trains healthcare professionals, including RDNs, to provide interdisciplinary, family-centered care to children with neurodevelopment disabilities
    LEND (leadership education in neurodevelopment and related disabilities)
Author
arikell
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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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LC Exam 2 Material
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