faltering growth

Question 1

what is the avergae weight gain for newborns between 0-12 months ?

Answer 1

6.6 kg a year

Question 2

wgat is the avergae weight gain for children between 1-2 years ?

Answer 2

2.4 kg a year

Question 3

what is the averga eqeight gain for children between 2-3 years ?

Answer 3

2 kga year

Question 4

what is the definition of mild failure to thrive ?

Answer 4

a fall across two centile lines

Question 5

what is the definition of severe failure to thrive ?

Answer 5

a fall across three centile lines

Question 6

what are the feeding problems associated with infants ?

Answer 6

cleft lip palate
reflux
allergies

Question 7

what are the feeding problems associated with toddlers ?

Answer 7

behavioural problems

picky eaters

Question 8

what are the feeding problems associated with school-age children n?

Answer 8

eating disorders mainly

Question 9

what is mid upper arm circumference a measure off ?

Answer 9

muscle mass

Question 10

what anthropometric measure is used for measure of fat stores ?

Answer 10

tricep skin fold

Question 11

what value in MUAC is associated with malnutritions ?

Answer 11

below 115 mm

Question 12

how should plotting for preterm babies be done ?

Answer 12

any baby born before 37 weeks should be plotted
subtract the number of weeks away from 40 weeks
no need for adjusted age if using a preterm growth chart

Question 13

how long is adjusted age for preterm babies used ?

Answer 13

up until 1 year

Question 14

what are the faltering growth- abnormal patterns ?

Answer 14

falling centiles - downward deviation 
poor parallel centiles 
weight and height marked discrepancy 
retrospective rise 
saw-tooth fluctuations

Question 15

what is poor parallel centiles ?

Answer 15

a child who has adapted to poor nutrition or any other cause affecting their growth
growing , gaining weight or height but not to their fullest potential

Question 16

what is retrospective rise ?

Answer 16

sudden improve in centiles

Question 17

what is saw-tooth fluctuations ?

Answer 17

crossing and re-crossing centiles , as long as it is within one centile it is normal

Question 18

what diseases associated with weaning can cause FTT ?

Answer 18

gastroenteritis
celiac disease
CMPA

Question 19

what is the suggested frequency of meals ?

Answer 19

3 meals and 2 snacks

Question 20

what are the indications for extensivley hydrolyzed milk ?

Answer 20

CMPA
short bowel syndrome
malabsorption
atopic eczema

Question 21

what are the indications for soy milk formula ?

Answer 21

strictly vegan infants
galactosemia
IgE mediated CMPA

Question 22

what are the indications for Amino Acid formulas ?

Answer 22

picky eaters 
CMPA not responding to hydrolyzed formula 
GERD 
short bowel syndrome 
protracted intractable diarrhea

Question 23

what is the problem in PKU ?

Answer 23

deficiency in phenylalanine hydroxylase

Question 24

what are the methods of treatment involving PKU ?

Answer 24

large neutral amino acids
enzyme enhancement therapy (Saproptrein)
enzyme replacement therapy ( palynziq)

Question 25

what fodds should be avoided and what is their replacement for a diet for PKU pateints ?

Answer 25

avoid high protein foods and instead use protein exchange foods