nutrition (2) Flashcards

1
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what is an essential component of growth and development

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nutrition

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2
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when does birth weight triple by?

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1 year

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3
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how long should children breastfeed with other nutrients

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two years and beyond

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4
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advantages of breastfeeding

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  • enhances brain development
  • easily digested and absorbed
  • fosters immune defense
  • psychological benefits
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5
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what does breastfeeding protect against

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  • otitis media/resp infections
  • diarrhea
  • 1/2 DM
  • obesity/ high BP
  • asthma, atopic dermatitis
  • childhood leukemia
  • SIDS
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6
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how long does it take to digest milk?

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2-3 hours

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7
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how many times is an infant fed in 24 hours

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8-12 times

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8
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what are all babies supplemented with?

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vit D

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9
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what does sleeping with a bottle increase the risk for?

A

otitis media?

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10
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what are constipating foods

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rice cereal, bananas

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11
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what kind of milk should infants 6-12 months have?

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only breast milk or fortified formula
-no cows milk!

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12
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when should introductions of complementary food begin?

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6 months, decreasing extrusion reflex

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13
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for what reasons can complementary foods be given at 6 months

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  • infant can sit well with support
  • can appreciate texture
  • swallow non-liquid food
  • indicate desire for food
  • turn away from food when full
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14
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what foods can be sterted at 6 months

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single ingredient fruit, vegtables, grains, and meats, in any order

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15
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what are laxative acting foods

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prunes, pears, peaches, and apricots

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16
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common allergenic foods

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peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs

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17
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when can honey be introduced?

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12 months

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18
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if an infant doesn’t want to eat, do you force?

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no

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19
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how do you prevent early childhood caries (major tooth decay)

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  • smear or rice grain sized toothpaste when teeth start coming in
  • no water to rinse
  • spit without rinsing
  • flouride varnish q6 months
  • establish a dental home by 12 months
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20
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what does the metabolic rate look like in toddlers?

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starts slowing?

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21
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how many meals and snacks should toddlers get, and what do they need?

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  • 3 meals, 2 snacks
  • sliced meats, cheese, fruits and veggies
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22
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at what age do kids display physiologic anorexia

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toddler

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23
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how much milk is the maximum per day

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no more than a quart (32 oz)

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24
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how much juice is the maximum per day

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4-6 oz

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25
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should preschoolers be making food choices on their own?

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yes when applicable

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26
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when should education be provided on healthy food choices?

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school age children

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27
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when should children be included in food purchase and prep

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school age

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28
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how many teeth erupt by 12 years old

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22-26

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29
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what are anthropometric measures of measuring nutrition

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  • weight
  • length
  • head circumference
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30
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what factors are considered when measuring and comapring weight

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gender and age

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31
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what is a calculation based on weight and height to determine if they are in preportion

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BMI

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32
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what is included in dietary history of nutritional assessment

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  • 24 hour food recall
  • food frequency questionaire
  • dietary screening
  • food diary
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33
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what are diets normally deficient in

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iron, calcium, vitamin d, folic acid

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34
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what are characteristics of colic

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  • paroxysmal abd pain
  • severe crying
  • supportive management
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35
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what is an important tool that can be used to help with nutrition choices?

A

myplate

36
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when does birth weight double in infants?

A

4-6 months

37
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does breastfeeding happen easily?

A

no, baby knows how to suck and swallow, but the process takes around 2 weeks to get the hang of

38
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what should not be added to a bottle unless prescribed?

A

cereal

39
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When can cows milk be introduced

A

1 year

40
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What is the concern about feeding an infant cows milk?

A

GI bleeding and anemia, interferes with absorption of nutrients, increased solute which are difficult to discreet

41
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Why can complimentary foods start to be given at six months

A

the extrusion, or tongue thrusting reflex, is decreased

42
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what can starting complimentary foods to early lead to?

A

obesity early on

43
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How should foods be introduced to prevent allergies?

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One food at a time, don’t introduce more than one until a couple days have passed

44
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when should non-risk infants be introduced to possible food allergens?

A

6 months

45
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Why is honey not given before 12 months old

A

botulism risk

46
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What foods are choking hazards?

A

Hot dogs, hard vegetables, candy, whole grapes, peanut butter

47
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how much milk should a toddler consume in one day?

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16-24 oz

48
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Which of the following are healthy ways to serve food to toddlers?
1. Establishing a pattern of sitting at a table for meals
2. permitting nutritious snacking in place of meals
3. allowing some simple choices

A

1 and 3 only

49
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what are food jags?

A

Only eating a few foods for a certain amount of time

50
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When do children start losing baby teeth?

A

6 yo

51
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How many teeth are there total after all of them have come through?

A

32

52
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When is there an increased need for calories

A

During growth spurts and sports

53
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What can an instant wear when they are weighed?

A

Only a dry diaper

54
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what can a toddler or preschooler wear while they are weighed?

A

Just their underwear

55
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What can older children wear to be weighed?

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Hospital gown or clothes with no shoes

56
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When does a child switch from having their length taken to having their height taken?

A

Whenever they are able to stand

57
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at what age does the head circumference stop being measured?

A

2 yo

58
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When is a food diary taken

A

1-7 days, no holidays

59
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what does the AAP recommend for the amount of daily exercise?

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30-60 min

60
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What is calcium deficiencies caused by? (enteral)

A

Carbonated beverages and juice

61
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how many units of vitamin D do children from birth to 12 months old receive per day?

A

400 units

62
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How much vitamin D is recommended for children greater than 12 months old per day?

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600 units

63
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What are sources of folate in the diet?

A

Bread or sources of flour, yeast, spinach, avocado, green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, liver, and fruit

64
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what is a gluten sensitive interopathy that is an intolerance for gluten?

A

Celiac disease

65
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What does a gluten intolerance affect and what can it cause?

A

Effects fat absorption initially, can cause steatorrhea (fat in stool)

66
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What are signs and symptoms of celiac disease?

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Chronic diarrhea, growth impairment, abdominal distension

67
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In what foods is gluten-found?

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Wheat, barley, rye, and oats

68
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how and when is celiac disease diagnosed?

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Diagnosed at any age, measure fecal fat content, duodenal biopsy, improvement when gluten is removed from the diet

69
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What is failing to eat enough to be adequately nourished called?

A

Avoidant / restrictive food intake disorder
(Formerly failure to thrive)

70
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what are the 2 types of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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organic and no specific cause

71
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what kind of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is related to some specific disease

A

organic

72
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what are causes of non-specific cause avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder?

A
  • poverty
  • caregiver depression
  • substance abuse
73
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what are clinical manifestations of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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  • weight loss less than 5th%ile
  • food refusal
  • erratic sleep patterns
  • irritable, difficult to soothe
  • developmentally delayed
  • no weight gain/weight loss
74
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clinical therapy of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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  • history and physical
  • may be hospitalized
  • disgnostic tests
75
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goals of avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder treatment

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  • provide adequate caloric and nutritional intake
  • promote normal growth and development
  • teach feeding, hunger cues, schedule
76
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what is a potentially life threatening eating disorder that primarily affects teenage girls and young women

A

anorexia nervosa

77
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what are causes of anorexia nervosa

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  • culture
  • media
  • biological
  • stressors
  • fam issues
78
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clinical manifestations of anorexia nervosa

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  • extreme weight loss
  • long excessive workouts
  • peculiar ways of dealing with food
  • distorted body image
  • depression
  • OCD/anxiety
79
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what are physical signs and symptoms of anorexia

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  • cold intolerance
  • abdominal discomfort
  • bloating
  • irregular menses
  • malnutrition
80
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what are treatment options of anorexia

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  • gradual weight gain via enteral feeding or TPN
  • physchotherapy (individual or family)
81
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what is binge eating followed by a weight control method

A

bulemia nervosa

82
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what demographics are more likely to be bulemic?

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  • white, higher social status
  • adolescent girls/women
  • average age of 20
83
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what are physical finding related to purging from bulemia?

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  • malnutrition
  • dehydration/electrolyte imbalance
  • erosion of tooth enamel from acidic vomit
84
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what diet changes are made when kids are routinely playing sports?

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  • increase intake of good food
  • no increase in fats
  • increase water
85
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what are the main deficiencies seen in vegetarian diets?

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  • vit d
  • B12
  • zinc
86
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what are some minor deficiencies seen in vegetarian diets?

A

iron, fiber, calories, protein, fat

87
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what is a peds nickname for G tube?

A

mickey button