preschool

Question 1

what is the energy requirement per kg BW

Answer 1

95kcal /KG BW

Question 2

what is growth rate dependant on

Answer 2

genetics
nutrition
endocrine function
disease
nurturing environment

Question 3

what is 5532

Answer 3

5 fruit and veg
5 starchy foods
3 dairy foods
2 meat or alternatives

Question 4

name common nutritional problems

Answer 4

overweight and obesity
micronutrient deficiencies - iron and vit D
food refusal
growth faltering
constipation or diarrhea
dental problems
allergies

Question 5

what is failure to thrive

Answer 5

height and head circumference is normal but weight is in the lowest 3rd percentile
or
when a child who was previously growing well stops growing

Question 6

what causes failure to thrive in developed countries

Answer 6

psychosocial problems (depression)
ignorance of nutrition
neglect
adherence to dietary regimes
or
disease related

Question 7

what supplements are recommended for pre school children

Answer 7

A, C and D

Question 8

what preschool children are most encouraged to have supplements

Answer 8

fussy eaters
toddlers of Asian, African and middle eastern origin (specifically vit D)

Question 9

who is most at risk of nutritional problems

Answer 9

those in poverty
single mothers
parents with lower education levels
shift workers
children who spend large amounts of time in daycare

Question 10

how many offers may be needed before a child accepts a new food

Answer 10

10+

Question 11

what are the bowel frequencies of prescholarers

Answer 11

roughly 4 a day in the first week of life
2 per day at one year

Question 12

what causes constipation

Answer 12

pain from anal fissure
fever, dehydration
physiological problems
poor dietary and fluid intake
coercive toilet training
family history

Question 13

treatment for constipation

Answer 13

toilet training
plenty water (6-8 drinks a day at 120ml)
increase dietary fibre (5-7g day)
limit milk to 3 x 120ml per day

Question 14

when does toddler diarrhea occur

Answer 14

6 and 20 months

Question 15

when does toddler diarrhea cease

Answer 15

normally at 3 years

Question 16

what causes toddler diarrhea

Answer 16

minor infections
low fat intake
excessive fruit juice

Question 17

what are dental problems caused by

Answer 17

frequent consumption of food/liquids containing simple sugars and sticky foods
prolonged bottle feeding
acidic foods

Question 18

what is the signs of an allergic reaction

Answer 18

rash on the mouth, cheeks or hands

Question 19

what is the RNI of iron for 0-3 month olds

Answer 19

1.7mg

Question 20

what is the RNI of iron for 4-6 month olds

Answer 20

4.3mg

Question 21

what is the RNI of iron for 7-12 month olds

Answer 21

7.8mg

Question 22

what is the RNI of iron for 1-3 years

Answer 22

6.9