Exam 11: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

John,a first-born,had a low birthweight.He grew steadily in length and continued to gain weight,remaining at the 10th percentile on the CDC growth charts,until age 3.Between ages 3 and 4,his weight declined without any presenting illnesses.Why would it be difficult to diagnose FTT?

Which of the following conditions results in increased calorie needs?

A component of nutrition assessment in children with special health care needs is to assess the need for added vitamins and minerals.

Chronic condition and disability mean the same thing in referring to toddlers and preschoolers.

The typical diet prescribed for children who are underweight with a chronic condition may be modified by _____.

Use the growth chart below for question . -After looking ONLY at the growth chart,what condition might be suspected by a pediatrician?

Cystic fibrosis is a condition in which _____.

Failure to thrive (FTT)may result from a complex interplay of medical and environmental factors that include all of the following EXCEPT:

Food allergies are always a direct result of asthma.

Diplegia is a condition that is characterized by:

Generally,a diagnosis of FTT is suspected in children with chronic illnesses when their growth declines more than _____ percentiles and they are near or below the lowest percentiles.

The consistent definition that must be met in order to qualify as having a disability in any state is whether a child has the ability to walk independently.

Dietary management of celiac disease requires the elimination of: