Childhood Nutrition

Question 1

How are IgE allergies diagnosed?

Answer 1

Skin prick test or serum-specific IgE analysis

Question 2

How are non-IgE allergies diagnosed?

Answer 2

Elimination diet, Empiric diet and Serology (serum IgA)

Question 3

What constitutes an elimination diet?

Answer 3

1. ) Avoid offending food 2-4 weeks
2. ) Challenge test with food to see if symptoms reappear
3. ) Avoid offending food 2-4 weeks

*Allergy test directed (sIgE) or empiric (reintroducing one food at a time)

Question 4

What are the most common nutritional deficiencies in kids and adolescents and how can they be corrected through diet?

Answer 4

Kids: Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Zinc
Correction: Add pureed meats, milk, fish and shellfish

Adolescents: Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D and Folic Acid
Correction: Add milk, meat or green leafy veggies,

Question 5

What are the fiber recommendations for kids?

Answer 5

1-3 years: 19 g/day
4-8 years: 25 g/day
9-13 years: 31 g/day
14-18 years: 38 g/day

Question 6

What is the nutritional therapy for kids with ADHD?

Answer 6

Elimination diets, behavior modification, small portions at regular intervals, limit TV time during meals, supplement with fiber and folate, avoid sugars and high fat.

Question 7

What is the best strategy for treating obesity in young children?

Answer 7

Balanced diet: fruits, veggies, fish, low-fat diary and whole grains

Physical activity: at least 60 minutes every day

Limit screen time to less than 2 hours per day

Question 8

What is the best strategy for treating obesity in adolescents?

Answer 8

Avoid convenience foods, avoid media time when eating, eat more family meals. Physical activity.