Nutrition and timeline

Question 1

nutrition

Answer 1

Adequate nutrition is essential for a healthy life. Malnourishment is of particular concern for children with disabilities who demonstrate difficulty with feeding and swallowing. Malnourishment or failure to thrive can exacerbate or worsen the developmental condition.

Question 2

Pediatric Gastroenterologist (Peds GI)

Answer 2

A gastroenterologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the digestive tract. Typically, a gastroenterologist trains in both internal medicine and advanced training (fellowship) in disorders of the digestive tract.

Question 3

dietitian

Answer 3

According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), dietitians must graduate with at least a bachelor’s degree from a college approved by the Commission for Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) (coursework in dietetics, foods and nutrition, and food service systems management). They must also complete a supervised internship that is accredited by CADE. A passing score on the national registration exam administered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration and completion of continuing education courses is also required.

Question 4

nutritionist

Answer 4

There are no specific qualifications for nutritionists, except in the states which require someone with a nutrition-related master’s or doctoral degree to pass a state approved exam. Membership with the American Board of Nutrition or a similar organization may also be required.

Question 5

areas of concern which could affect nutrition intake and may require a specialist

Answer 5

• The child has chronic constipation
• The child frequently refuses food
• The child has chronic emesis after meals
• The parent expresses concerns over child’s eating and weight gain
• The child’s diet is not consistent with the child’s chronological age
• The child has problems with eating and self-feeding
• When certain medication have been used for long periods of time (can decreased hunger response)

Question 6

problems identified in the screening that indicate the need for a more in-depth nutritional assessment and services

Answer 6

• Weight and height below the fifth percentile
• Weight and height above the ninetieth percentile
• Parents’ concern about nutrition
• Behavioral or oral motor problems that result in severe limitations in the type or amounts of food ingested.

Question 7

birth to 4mo what to feed

Answer 7

formula or breastmilk ONLY

Question 8

4-6mo how much food per day

Answer 8

Begin with 1 teaspoon dry rice cereal mixed with 4-5 teaspoons breastmilk or formula.

Gradually thicken consistency – increase to 1 tablespoon dry cereal mixed with breastmilk or formula 2X a day.

Question 9

6-8mo other tips

Answer 9

Introduce new foods 1 at a time with at least 3 days in between to make sure your baby’s not allergic.

Question 10

8-10mo

Answer 10

start small amounts of dairy but NO cows milk until 1 year