Introduction - Nutrition

Question 1

How much fibre intake per day?

Answer 1

0.5 g of fibre a day

Question 2

Why is fibre intake recommendation so low?

Answer 2

Because it can cause interference when it comes to absorption of minerals and essential nutrients

They can also fill the small stomach capacity of children and provide few nutrients/calories needed for active and growing child

Question 3

When do teeth become present in an infant?

Answer 3

6 - 8 months

Question 4

Digestive system of a newborn?

Answer 4

• minimal saliva
• functions minimally and immature for the first 3 months of life
• liver function limited in first year

Question 5

What helps babies break down milk?

Answer 5

Hydrochloric acid and rennin in the stomach

trypsin found in the intestines

Question 6

What is needed for development of central nervous system in terms of food?

Answer 6

Some fat and cholesterol

Question 7

What should you limit giving your child?

Answer 7

• sodium
• food additives

Question 8

Higher rates of obesity are seen where?

Answer 8

• indigenous children
• families with lower socioeconomic status

Question 9

Physical health problems obesity causes?

Answer 9

• type 2 diabetes
• high blood pressure
• reduced balance
• sleep apnea
• bone and joint problems
• abnormal or missed periods

Question 10

Emotional health problems obesity causes?

Answer 10

• depression
• low self esteem
• Negative body image
• being teased or bullied

Question 11

Medication interactions?

Answer 11

Nurse needs to know adverse effects of each med administered

Question 12

Medication environment?

Answer 12

Interactions involve the effects of a med on the response of the patient to the environment (certain antibiotics for example can pronounce photosensitivity)

Question 13

Medication food interactions

Answer 13

Nurse needs to know if any foods can’t be given with meds

Question 14

When should first dental visit occur?

Answer 14

6 months after eruption of 1st tooth

Or once they’re 1

Question 15

What effects formation of permanent teeth?

Answer 15

Nutrition and general health during the first year

Question 16

What are common sites of decay in teeth for children?

Answer 16

Fissures of the molar teeth

Question 17

What is nursing bottle syndrome?

Answer 17

When babies teeth develop cavities from prolonged exposure to sugary liquids

Question 18

When does nursing bottle syndrome occur?

Answer 18

When infant falls asleep while breastfeeding or put to bed with a bottle of milk or sweetened juice

Question 19

In what age is nursing bottle syndrome most seen?

Answer 19

18 months to 3 years

Question 20

Should you clean infants teeth before teeth even erupt?

Answer 20

Yes

Question 21

When should you supervise teeth brushing until?

Answer 21

6 years old

Question 22

How often should you replace toothbrushes?

Answer 22

Every 3 to 4 months

Question 23

Should you used closed containers for toothbrushes?

Answer 23

No