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characterized by rapid increase in gross and fine motor skills
toddlers
characterized by increasing autonomy, broader social circumstances , increasing language skills and expanding self control
preschool -age children
During toddler and preschool years, adequate nutrition is required to ?
achieve full growth and development
under-nutrition impairs ____ and ability to explore the environment
cognition
From birth to 1 year, average infant ____ his birth weight
triples
Toddlers gain ___ oz and grow ___ inch per month
8 oz and 0.4 inches
Preschoolers gain ___ lbs and grown ___ inch per year
4.4 lb and 2.75 inches
How do we monitor children's growth?
use calibrated scales and height board
How do we measure a toddler under the age of 2 years?
weighed without clothes or diaper and determine recumbent length
How do we measure a child over 2 years ?
weighed with light clothing and measure stature with no shoes
the length of toddles of less that 24 months ( or 2 years) are measured in the _______
recumbent position
The 2000 CDC growth charts are ____ and ___
gender and age specific
What are the two age specific ranges for the CDC growth charts?
birth to 36 months, and 2-20 years
What 4 thing does the CDC growth charts monitor for?
weight-for-age, length or stature-for-age, weight for length or stature , and BMI for age
What are common problems with measuring and plotting growth data?
error in measuring may result in errors in health status assessment ; use of calibrated equipment and plotting accuracy are vital
A time of expanding physical and development
toddlers
Walking begins as a "____", improving in balance and agility
toddle
Toddler progress by month :
15 =
18 =
24 =
30 =
36 =
15- crawl upstairs
18 - run stiffly
24 - walk up stairs one foot at a time
30- alternate feet going up stairs
36- ride a tricycle
Toddlers ___ around parents, they transition from self-centered to more interactive
orbit
toddlers should speak ____ words at 18 months
10-15
at 2 years a toddler should speak ___
100 words
by 3 years a toddler should be able to speak in ______
3 word sentences
becaues of the cognitive development of toddlers _____ are common
temper tantrums
gross and fine motor development have improved
in toddlers
at 9-10 months ____ begins
weaning bottle
at 12-14 months ___ .
completely weaned
at 12 months they have _____
refined pincer
at 18-24 monthes ____
able to use tongue to clean lips and has developed rotary chewing
During the development of feeding ____ is vital to prevent choking
adult supervision
What are the feeding behaviors of toddlers? (5)
1. rituals in feeding are common
2. may have strong preferences and dislikes
3. food jags are common
4. serve new foods with familiar foods and when child is hungry
5. toddlers imitate parents and older siblings
slowing growth results from a _____
decreased appetite
Toddler size potions average ____ per year of age.
1 tablespoon
_______ are needed but avoid grazing on sugary foods that limit appetite for basic foods at meals
nutritient dense snakcs
preschool age children have a ____ view point
egocentric - they cannot accept another's point of view
What are the components of the preschool age child's cognitive development? (5)
1. egocentric
2. learning to set limits for himself
3. cooperative and organized group play
4. vocabulary expands to >2000 words
5. begins using complete sentences
What are the feeding skills of a preschool age child? (4)
1. can use a fork, spook and cup
2. spills occur less frequently
3. foods should be cut into bite sized pieces
4. adult supervision still required
What are the feeding behaviors of a preschool age child (3)
1. appetite related to growth
2. appetite increases prior to the "spurts" of growth
3. include child in meal selection and preparation
Children adjust caloric intake to meet their _____
caloric needs (preschool age children)
Avoid encouraging ______
your child to clean their plate
Healthful eating habits must be learned during __________
the preschool age stage
pre-school age children may prefer familiar foods. Serve them ______
child size portions
Make foods ____ for preschool aged children; control the amount eaten between meals to ensure appetite for basic foods
attractive
____ and ___ may not be accepted by pre-school aged children
strong flavored or spicey foods
The behavioral style of the children
temperament
What are the 3 main temperaments?
1. 40% easy - adapts to regular schedules and accepts new foods
2. 10% difficult - slow to adapt and may be negative to new foods
3.15% slow to warm up - slowly adaptablility negative to new foods but can learn to accept new foods
What are the remaining styles of temperaments?
intermediate low to intermediate high with a mixture of behaviors
What is the food preference development, appetite and satiety or preschool-age children?
1. prefer sweet and slightly salty; they reject sour and bitter foods
2. eat familiar foods
3. may need 8-10 exposures to new food before acceptance
4. food intake is related to parent's preferences
Consumption of foods high in sugar and or fat before meals __________
decreases intake of basic foods
offering large portions increases _____ and may promote _______
food intake and obesity
Restriction of palatable foods increases ______for the food
preference
What is the parent or caretakers responsibility when feeding?
"what" children are offered to eat and the environment inw hich food is served including when and where foods are offered
What are the child's responsibilities when feeding?
how much they eat and whether they eat a particular meal or snack
What are common nutrition problems in young children and infancy?
iron deficiency anemia, dental caries, constipation, lead poisoning, food security, and food safety
may cause delays in cognitive development and behavioral disturbances; diagnosed by hematocrit and or hemoglobin concentration
iron deficiency anemia
how do you prevent iron defiiciency?
1. limit milk consumption to 24 oz /d since milk is a poor source of iron
2. infants at risk should be tested at 9 to 12 months . 6 months later and annually from ages 2 to 5
What is the nutrition intervention for iron deficency?
iron supplements , counseling with parents, and repeat screening
What is the preavlence of dental carries?
1 in 5 children ages 2 to 4
What are the causes of dental carries?
1. bedtime bottle with juice or milk
2. streptoccous mutans
3. sticky carbohydrate foods
how do we prevent dental caries?
fluoride - supplemental amounts vary by age and fluoride content of water supply
hard dry stools associated with painful bowel movements
constipation
what are the causes of constipation?
stool holding and diet
how to prevent constipation?
adequate fiber
low levels of ____ are linked to lower IQ and behavioral problems
lead exposure
high blood levels of lead my drease ____
growth
redue lead poisoning by elminiating soures of lead and maintain adequate ___ and ___ status
calicum and iron status
access at all time to sufficient supple of safe , nutritious foods
food security
insecurity of foods are more common in _____
minority populations
a concern for growing children since food insecurity may _____ and ____
hinder growth and development
Young children are vunerable to _____
food poisoning
What are the food safety practices by fightBAC?
1. clean- wash hands and surfaces often
2. separate - dont cross contaminate
3. cook - cook to proper temperature
4. chilll - refrigerate promptly
How to prevent nutrition-related disorders?
1. prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity
2. nutrition and prevention of cardiovascular disease
3. vitamin and mineral supplements
4. herbal supplements
BMI is lowest from ages _____ ,
4-6 years
- normal increase in BMI that occurs after BMI declines
adiposity rebound
Best treatment is allowing child to _________ for overweight and obesity
grow into his or her height
Limit _____ , ____ , and ____ for the nutrition and prevention of cardiovascular disease
dietary saturated fats, trans fat, and cholesterol
What are the accepatble fat ranges for a child of 1-3 years?
30-40% of calories from fat
What is the accepatble fat ranges for a child 4-18 years?
25-35% of calories form fat
For children at high risk of CVD. limit saturated fat to ____ of calories and cholesterol to ____
<7 % ,and <200 mg
A varied diet provides ____ and ____ children need.
all vitamins and minerals
What groups does the AAP recommend supplements for children? (4)
1. from deprived families
2. with anorexia, poor appetites or poor diets
3. who consume only a few types of foods
4. who are vegetarians and do consume dairy
What is the normal saturated fat level?
10%
What is the normal cholesterol level?
300 mg
Parents who take herbs are likely to what?
give them to their children
Advise parents of potential risks of herbal therapies and the need to closely monitor __________
the child if given supplements
What are the DG for infants and young children ?
offer a variety of foods, limiting foods high in fat and sugar . 60 minutes of vigorous physical activity each day
What does FITS stand for?
feeding infants and toddler studies
____ and ____ children tend to have lower growth rates but remain within normal ranges
vegan and macrobiotic
Nearly ___ of preschool age children attend a child care program
nearly
standards for children vary state by state
true
offer food at intervals not less than ___ and no more than ____
2 hours and no more than 3 hours
Children need at least ___ minutes of play activity each day
60
What is the Model program for infants and child nutrition?
bright futures in practice: nutrition
What are some food and nutrition programs for infant and child nutrition?
1. WIC
2. WIC's farmer's market nutrition program
3. head start and early head start
4. food stamps
infants and children with or at risk for physical or developmental disabilities. or chronic medical conditions from genetic or metabolic disorders, birth defects , premature births, trauma infection, or prenatal exposure to drugs
children with special health care needs
disorder of health or development that is unlikely to change
chronic condition
Criteria for chronic condition or disability varies from state to state
true
Estimates ranges for children with special health care needs range from ____ to ____ of children
5% -31%
What is eligibility for early intervention services based on? (3)
1. developmental delays
2. physical or mental condition with a high probability of delay
3. At risk medically or environmentally for substantial delay without services
what are different types of developmental delays?
cognitive, physical, language and speech, psychological , or self-help skills
Many DRI's apply to toddlers and preschoolers with chronic conditions but specific conditions require _____.
adjustments
chronic conditions in toddlers and preschoolers may cause _____ and ______.
poor appetite and increased caloric needs
chronic conditions in toddlers and preschoolers may also cause _____ and ______.
overweight or underweight
Caloric and nutritent recommendations should be _____ for each child
customized
_____ should be the first step to determine if nutrition services are needed
nutrition assessment
What question does assessment answer?
1. is child's growth on track?
2. is child's diet adequate?
3. are feeding or eating skills age appropriate?
4. does diagnosis affect nutritional needs?
Interpretation of growth charts should consider ____
special health conditions.
What do growth charts specific to some conditions include?
1. LBW or VLBW
2. special head growth chart
______ cause feeding problems in young children combined with typical feeding issues of the average toddler or preschooler
Special health care needs
mealtime feeding problems are common with toddlers and preschool with ________ and _______
behavioral and attention disorders
low impulse control and short attention span with and without a high level of overall activity
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
What are other feeding problems?
1. excessive fluid intake
2. feeding problems and food safety
3. feeding problems from disabilities involving neuro-muscular control
What are (6) nutrition related conditions?
1. Failure to thrive
2. toddler diarrhea and celiac disease
3. autism
4. muscle coordination problems and cerebral palsy
5. pulmonary problems
6. developmental delay and evaluations
What may failure to thrive result from?
1. digestive problems
2. asthma or breathing problems
3. neurological conditions
4. pediatric AIDS
typically caused by sucrose and sorbitol content of fruit juices
"toddler diarrhea"
____ results in diarrhea and caused by sensitivity to the protein gluten found in wheat and other grains
celiac disease
no scientifically proven diet is recommended for prevention or treatment. gluten free and casein free diets have been recommended
autism
group of disorders characterized by impaired muscle activity and coordination present at birth or developed during early childhood
cerebral palsy
spastic quadripegia
a form of cerebral palsy
reduced dietary intake results from child easily becomming tired while eating
muscle coordination problems and cerebral palsy
What are examples of pulmonary problems?
brochopulmonary dysplasia and asthma
_____ increase nutrient needs , lower interest in eating, and can slow growth
breathing problems
_____ are at high risk of breaking problems
preterm infants
Child is considered to be developmentally delayed when there is at least a ___ delay in one or more areas of development; it may result from iron deficiency or lead toxicity; and physical growth may be impacted
25%
parents should be cautioned about the use of supplements and or herbs to treat vvarious conditions
true
often unproven recommendations come from support groups or the internet
true
Name 3 sources of nutrition services?
1. state programs
2. early childhood education programs (IDEA)
3. WIC
4. low birthweight follow up
condition in which the part of the brain controlling movement of the legs is damaged, interfering with muscle control and ambulation
diplegia
acquired immonodeficiency syndrome in which infection fighting abilities of the body are destroyed by a virus
pediatric aids
condition in which a genetic change on the X chromosome results in severe neurological delays, causing children to be short, thin-appearing and unable to talk
rett syndrome
condition in which a genetically charged chromosome 7 interferes with all the xocrine functions in the body but particulalrly pulmonary complications causing chronic illness
cystic fiberosis
condition in which partial deletion of chrmosome 15 interferes with control of appetite muscle development and cognition
prader wili syndrome
condition in which the underdeveloped lungs in a preterm infant are damged so that breating requires extra effort
bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
viral or bacterial infection in the central nervous system that is liekly to cause a range of long term consequences in infancy, such as mental retardation blindness and hearing loss
meningitis
condiditons of the nervous system characterized by difficulty with voluntary or involuntary control of muscle movement
neuromuscular disorders
condition characterized by low muscle tone, floppiness or muscle weakness
hypotonia
condition characterized by high muscle tone stiffness or spasticitiy
hypertonia
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube directly into the stomach bypassing the mouth through a surfical procedure that creates an opening through the abdominal wall and stomach
gastrostomy
condition in which the lungs are unable to exchange air due to a lack of expansion of air sacs it can result in a chronic illness and sometimes unconsciousness and death if not treated
asthma
substaintially below average intelligence and problems in adapting to the environment which emerge before age 18 years
mental retardation
sudden onset of a reaction with mild to severe symptoms, including a decrease in ability to breathe which may be severe enough to cause a come
anaphylaxis
What are some food s that are commonn in food alergies?
milk eggs wheat peanuts walnuts soy and fish