Lecture 3: Growth, Development, Preventative Care Flashcards

1
Q

What is the best anthropometric indicator of adiposity in children and adolescents?

For what age?

A

BMI

Kids > 2 y/o

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2
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When weighing infants what is important to consider?

A

Must do “Naked” weights” –> clothes/wet diapers affect weight

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3
Q

How do you measure head circumference for infants?

When/what age range?

A

Measure just above supraorbital ridges → go around head at same level as the prominence of occiput

Each well visit from 2-3 yrs old

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4
Q

For growth in infants what in general may indicate an abnormality?

A

Shifts across ≥ 2 percentile lines

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5
Q

At what age is a shift across multiple percentiles uncommon?

A

Age 3 - 4 years

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6
Q

How is the target height related to the mid-parental height?

A

Target height is +/- 2 inches of mid-parental height

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7
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How do you calculate Mid-Parental Height?

A

Correct parents’ heights by 5 inches based on gender of child

  • Correct mother’s height by adding 5 inches for boys
  • Correct father’s height by subtracting 5 inches for girls
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8
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How are height and weight, and growth curve affected in Familial Short Stature?

A

Height and weight remain proportional

Growth curves may fall in first couple years of life, then follow genetic potential

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