Nutrition Flashcards
4 components of a comprehensive nutritional assessment
history
physical exam
growth & anthropometric measurements
lab tests
what does anthropometric measurements include
weight height/length head circumference chest circumference BMI mid-upper arm circumference skin folds plot on graph
what is the best indication that the child’s nutrition is inadequate
weight
if a child measures in the very high or low percentiles what would you do as the nurse
measure a second time
what is the most complete diet from birth to 6 months
breast milk
which kind of formula is acceptable from birth to 6 months
iron fortified formula
solid foods should not be introduced before
4 months
at which age can diluted juices be introduced
6-12 months
at which age can solid foods be introduced
4-6 months
at which age can finger foods be introduced
9-10 months
at which age can chopped table foods be introduced
12 months
why are solids not introduced until 4-6 months
oral motor skills
doubled birth weight
prevent inadequate calorie intake
neurodevelopment
what are the first foods introduced
- baby cereals
- vegetables
- fruits
- dairy
what are 4 other essential nutrients for an infant
iron
vitamin D
vitamin C
fluoride
how many oz of milk per day does a toddler need
16-24
what is the caloric requirement for a toddler
100 cal/kg/day
what is the caloric requirement for a preschooler
90 cal/kg/day
what is common at 5 years old
influenced by food habits of others
what are food jags
child wants the same food for every meal for several days
what is common at 4 years old
picky eater
what is the caloric requirement for school age
85 cal/kg/day
at which age do nutritional requirements peak for girls
10-12
at which age do nutritional requirements peak for boys
14-16
adolescents have an increased need for calcium for
skeletal growth
adolescents have an increased need for iron for
increased muscle mass and blood cell development
adolescents have an increased need for zinc for
development of skeletal & muscle tissue
sexual maturation
