Exam 11: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Hypertonia is characterized by _____.

Proper nutrition and growth is essential for toddlers and preschoolers with BPD as new lung tissue can grow until about _____ years of age.

Recurrent breathing problems _____.

A casein-free diet is recommended for children who are suffering from autism spectrum disorders.

Rett syndrome results in severe neurological delays that cause children to be short, be thin-appearing, and _____.

Overweight and obesity are commonly found with _____.

Registered dietitian nutritionists with training in pediatrics are best qualified to provide nutrition therapy to toddlers and preschool children with chronic conditions.

Which condition is least likely to be a concern in the toddler and preschool age range when there is a medical history of a preterm birth?

Mealtime behavioral problems and food refusals are common in children with  _____ .

Which condition is characterized by a reduced rate of head growth beginning in the toddler years?

How is celiac disease confirmed? Develop a list of foods a parent would need to avoid and of foods that are acceptable if his or her child has celiac disease. Make sure to include "hidden" sources of gluten that might be found on food labels.

The use of dietary supplements is higher in healthy children than in children suffering from chronic conditions.

The recommendations for typical children concerning dietary fiber, prevention of lead poisoning, and iron-deficiency anemia usually apply to children at risk or already diagnosed with special health care needs.

The more premature an infant is, the more likely he or she will develop CP.

Celiac disease occurs in people who are sensitive to _____.

Children with special health care needs often have conditions that affect growth even when adequate nutrients are provided.

Rett syndrome is caused by _____.

There is an increased incidence of _____ in children with asthma.

BPD is thought to be the consequence of childhood asthma.

_____ is the consequence of unrepaired lung damage that occurs to a premature infant who receives supplemental oxygen and ventilator support in a neonatal intensive care unit.