nutrition Flashcards
how do probiotics modify gut flora?
- lower colonic PH
- produce antimicrobial compounds and antitoxins
- compete with other bacteria
- enhance gut barrier function
- play role in immunomoduation
Ho do you define abx associated diarrhea?
> = 3 loose stools per day for up to 2 weeks after initial Abx
what percent of kids with CP are overnurished?
8-14%
in what situation can probiotics potentially work?
Prem > 1 kg at risk of NEC prevent Abx related diarrhea shorten duration of acute infectious viral diarrhea - rota decrease symptoms of colic decrease some symptoms of IBS
how is nutritional rehab beneficial?
- improved overall halth
- improves circulation
- helps heal decubitus ulcers
- decreases spasticity
- improves GERD
whatb are the 4 causes of malnutrition?
inadequate intake
inc losses
alt metabolism
oromotor dysfunction
what is superior mesenteric artery syndrome?
common in pt with severe soliosis
or pt with rapid weight loss
what are contributing factors for the dev of osteopenia and osteoporosis in neurologically impaired
reduced ambulation reduced weight bearing malnutrition limited sun exposure AED which effect vit D met
what are local complications of NG tubes?
sinusitis
congestion
otitis
skin breakdown
if a patient is bedridden, what would be an appropriate growth urve for them to follow?
10%
for a patient who is wheelchair bound, what would be an appropriate growth curve for them to folow?
25%
What are 5 nutrition recommendations regarding 0-6 mo
- BF for 6 mo
- promote BF - protect and support
- Vit D 400 IU
- first food should be iron rich
- monitor growth via WHO growth curve for Canada
by what age should lumpy texture be offered?
no later than 9 month
Family food by 1 year
when should we introduce cow milk?
9-12 month
what are nutrition suggestions for > 1 year old
regular scheduled meals no added sugar or salt high fat foods homo milk 500 ml/day limit juice parents are role models
when can a child receive skim milk?
Not before 2 years of age
what % of kids are felt to be picky eaters?
25 - 35%
what is the expected wgt gain and hgt for 1st, 2nd and 3 rds of life
- 7 gk and 21 cm
- 2.3kg and 12 cm
- 1-2kg and 6-8cm per year after that
if a toddler does not like sushi for the first time what should you do?
- repeatedly offer
- neutral exposure
- do not pressure them
- model
- praise
what advice can you tell a parent of a well child who is picky?
- 2-5 yrs is when appetite decrease is normal
- parent isresponsible for what foods, the child is responsible for how much
- portion size-one tablespoon of each food per year of age
- no juice and no grazing
- eating should be enjoyable - no bribe…
- meal time is 20 min, and if not done, take away
- give 10-15 min notice before a meal
- no distraction
- age appropriate table manners
- eat as a family
what are major plant sources of protein?
legumes -beans cereals nuts seeeds seedbutter
do vegetarian children need more protein
YES
need 10-15% more - babies need more
soy matches animal protein but wheat only 50% of animal protein equivalent
do kids with restrictede diet need more Fe?
yes
Need 1.8 x more Fe for vegans and lacto ov
Vit C helps
What may inhibit Fe absorption?
fibers
phytates
tannins
what limits zinc absorption?
phytates