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Expectations that children will become more independent in making food choices, assisting with meal preparation, & participating at meal times with other family members apply to children with special health care needs. Expectations are the same for _________ children with or without special needs. (should be given same responsibilities and not babied because of their problem)

ALL

Nutritional requirements of children with special health care needs: Vary in nutritional requirements & health needs. __________ energy intake with small muscle size. High protein needed with high protein losses, such as _______________. High _________ needed with frequent losses from vomiting and diarrhea. High ________ needed for chronic-constipation management. Increases or decreases in vitamins or minerals due to medication. Routine illness is more likely to result in frequent hospitalizations. Nutrient & health guidelines may not apply because of health needs.

-Low


-Skin breakdown


-Fluid


-Fiber

Energy needs: Energy needs vary depending on special health care condition. _________ calories needed by children with slow growth or decreased muscles such as in ____________ syndrome. Increased calories needed as activity increases such as in ____________ and __________.

-Lower


-Prader-Willi


-ADHD and ASD

Protein needs: Vary by condition. Recovery (burns) & cystic fibrosis increases protein needs to 150% DRI. PKU and other protein-based inborn errors of metabolism require ___________ protein. Hydrolyzed or specific amino acids.



-Decreased

Other nutrients: Adequate vitamins & minerals should be provided in a well-balanced diet. Conditions that interfere with adequate nutrient intake include: Chewing or other feeding problems, Side effects from prescribed medications, Food refusals, Treatment of condition that includes restriction of certain foods. **

**

Growth Assessment: ________ 2000 growth charts are a good starting place for assessing the growth of any child. Adjustments may need to be made for children with some conditions that affect the rate of growth. Long-term health goals are ________ important for children with life-shortening conditions. Warning signs for growth problems:Plateau in weight, Pattern of weight gain & then loss, Failure to regain weight lost during an illness, Unexplained/unintentional wt gain.

-CDC


-Less

Factors that affect growth: _______ of condition onset: May determine if growth charts will be applicable. ____________ conditions: May interfere with accurate measurementsActivity/inactivity level.

-Age


-Secondary

Condition in which muscle control declines over time as a result of nerve loss, causing death in childhood?

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Common consequence of a condition, which may or may not be preventable over time?

Secondary Condition

Condition in which the vertebral bones in the back show a side to side curve, resulting in a shorter stature than expected if the back were straight?

Scoliosis

Term pertaining to the central nervous system's control of muscle coordination and movement?

Neuromuscular

Health conditions may alter muscle size, bone structure, and fat stores. ____________ results in short stature, low muscle tone, & low weight. _____________ & spina bifida may reduce muscle tone. Spina bifida may impact muscles only in the _______ extremities.

-Down Syndrome


-Cerebral Palsy


-Lower

Special Growth Charts: Are available for some special conditions. Conditions that do not have growth charts include:Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, Cystic fibrosis, Rett syndrome, Spina bifida, Seizures, and Diabetes. **

**

Nutrition Recommendations: Assess intake to determine if nutrients and energy are adequate. Children with special health needs benefit from same dietary recommendations as other children. Most children will be able to eat and drink like everyone else. __________ feeding may be required for:Kidney disease, Some cancers, Severe cerebral palsy, Cystic fibrosis.

Gastrostomy

Supplements may be beneficial for conditions to assure adequate intake. Conditions that require supplements: __________ problems - liquid supplements. Diabetes or ketogenic diets - avoid supplements with added ____________. _______ - avoid supplements with certain artificial sweeteners. Cystic fibrosis requires ___________ vitamins. Galactosemia (restricts dairy) requires ___________.

-Cheweing


-CHO


-PKU


-Fat-soluble


-Calcium

High-fat, low carbohydrate meal plan in which ketones are made from metabolic pathways used in converting fat as a source of energy?

Ketogenic Diet

Condition in which low bone density or weak bone structure leads to an increased risk of bone fracture?

Osteoporosis

Conditions that impact fluid status and increase needs include:Uncontrollable __________, Constipation from neuromuscular disorders, Multiple medication use.

Drooling

Eating and feeding problems are diagnosed when children have difficulty with:Accepting foods, Chewing them safely, Ingesting enough foods and beverages. 70% of children with developmental delays have feeding difficulties. **

**

Hormone usually produced in the pancreas to regulate movement of glucose form the bloodstream into cells within organs and muscles?

Insulin

Cystic fibrosis: Dietary considerations: ___________ and ___________ increase 2 to 4 times the usual recommendation to compensate for malabsorption. Enzymes taken with meals to aid in digestion. Frequent meals & snacks. ______________ vitamin supplements. Gastrostomy feeding at ________ may be needed to boost energy intake.

-Calorie and protein


-Fat-soluble


-Night

Disorder in insulin & blood glucose regulation?

Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1—virtually no insulin productionType 2—associated with obesity. Treatment includes:Timing & composition of meals & snacks. ____________ injections—for type 1. __________ Summer camps for diabetic children.

-Insulin


-Exercise

Seizures= _____________. Results of a seizure range from mild ___________ to severe jerking. Treatment: Feeding or eating during postictal state _______ recommended due to choking risk. Medications—may impact growth and/or appetite. ___________ diets—severely low-CHO diet with increased calories from fat.

-Epilepsy


-Blinking


-NOT


-Ketogenic

Time after seizure of altered consciousness; appears to be like a deep sleep?

Postictal State

Severely low-CHO diet with increased calories from fat?

Ketogenic Diet

Group of disorders resulting from brain damage; impaired muscle activity-coordination?

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy: Nutrition concerns: _______ growth, Difficulty feeding & eating, Spastic quadriplegia (which increases nutrition problems) (muscle stiffness).

Slows

Inborn error of metabolism?

PKU

Body lacks enzyme needed to metabolize phenylalanine?

PKU

Require intervention to manage breakdown of dietary proteins?

PKU

PKU: Diet is adequate in vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and calories. Nutrients are often provided in __________ form.

Liquid

Dietary treatment includes avoiding meats, eggs, dairy products, nuts & soy beans?

PKU

ADHD: Most common ______________ problem (~5% to 8% of children). Chaotic meals & snacks with difficulty staying seated. May be given fewer opportunities in the kitchen due to impulsiveness.

-Neurobehavioral (control of behavior by the nervous system)



ADHD: Nutritional concerns:Medications:May __________ appetite & growth. Medication peak activity is aimed at ________ hours. Appetite returns to normal when meds are not given such as on weekends & school holidays.

-Decrease


-School

Most ________ were infected around the time of birth and it differs in children under age of 13 than in adults.

HIV