Imagine a close friend has a child with special health care needs and would like to know more about available nutrition services. Discuss which professionals are best qualified to help and list programs available in which nutrition care may be assessed
Registered dietitian nutritionists with training in pediatrics are best qualified to provide nutrition therapy to toddlers and preschool children with chronic conditions. Programs in which nutrition care may be accessed include the following:
- State programs for children with special health care needs
- Early intervention programs (age 0 up to 36 months)
- Early childhood education programs (IDEA, ages 3–5 years)
- Head Start; regular program or special-needs category (ages 3–5 years)
- Early Head Start; regular program or special-needs category (0 up to 36 months)
-WIC
- Low-birthweight follow-up programs
- Child care feeding programs (USDA)
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a. it only affects a small number of people compared to other chronic diseases b. if poorly controlled, it can damage major organs and tissues in the body c. type 2 diabetes is never seen in children so it is not of concern for them d. type 1 diabetes can be prevented by controlling sugar intake in the diet e. it is a rare but deadly disease that requires strict adherence to a medication regimen
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a. extremely low-birth-weight b. low-birth-weight c. Down syndrome d. difficulty breathing e. PKU
Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)
1. The Estimated Energy Requirement determines the desired kilocalorie level which is needed to maintain energy balance by assessing every minute of movement and physical activity throughout the day 2. The Estimated Energy Requirement and the Harris-Benedict equations assess every minute of movement and physical activity that you do throughout the day to determine daily calorie needs. 3. Harris-Benedict equation calculates RMR based on gender, age, height, weight, and lean body mass and applies an activity factor to determine total daily energy expenditure.
A TPN solution contains 1000 mL of 50% dextrose. The nurse calculates that this solution provides _____ kcalories from carbohydrate
a. 500 b. 1700 c. 1500 d. 2200