Children with recovery from burns or cystic fibrosis need an increase in protein to
150% of the DRI
BMI is not an appropriate assessment tool for
any condition have has decreased muscle mass or paralysis
True/False: the CDC growth charts can be used for children with special conditions
False...ONLY For healthy children
Conditions that do NOT have growth charts (4)
Spina Bifida
Seizures
Cystic fibrosis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
supplement with increase calorie and protein needs for kids
pediasure
hydrolyzed protein formula with MCT oil (fat) for kids with malabsorption
peptamen jr.
DRI for water for ages 4-8
1.7 L/day
**includes water in food naturally and beverages
DRI for water for ages 9-13 (male and female)
2.4 L/day for males
2.1 L/day for females
**includes water in food naturally and beverages
what percentage of children with developmental delays have feeding difficulties
70%
energy needs for children with CF
1.1-2.0 times the DRI for age
Medication DNI with dilantin (for seizures) (2)
N/V/C
decreased Calcium folate and vitamin D
athetosis
uncontrolled movements of the large muscle groups seen in CP (burns a ton of calories, need higher energy needs)
For ritalin and adderall you want the peak activity of the medication to be
during school hours
Nutrition intervention regarding lack of appetite from ADHD drugs
time meals around medication action peaks
e.g. providing a large evening snack when medication effects are lower
True/False: there is no proven evidence of nutrition as a cause or as a treatment of ADHA but families still often use herbal medicines and nutrition supplements
True
address DNIs and side effects
people with ADHD should avoid what
caffeine
what seems to worsen ADHA symptoms?
food colorings (dyes) seen in processed foods
Antiretroviral therapy may cause (2)
anorexia
N/V/D
both leading to decreased food intake
Requires that school provide a written plan to accommodate for special health care needs
504 accommodation in dept. of education public school regulations
nutritional services may be written into a child's individualized Education Program (EP)
individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA)