toddlers Flashcards
what are the ages that define toddlers
1-3
what are the ages that define pre-schoolers?
3-5
from birth to 1 year, the average infant _____ his birthweight
triples
after 1 year growth Velocity ____ thereafter until adolescent growth spurt
slows
most toddlers/preschoolers have adequate vitamin and mineral consumption except for:
iron
calcium
zinc
when is BMI used in children?
after age of 2
for children aged 2-5 (not including 5) a weight below the 3rd percentile is in what weight category?
risk for underweight
for children aged 2-5 (not including 5) a weight between 3rd to 85th percentile is in what weight category?
healthy weight
for children aged 2-5 (not including 5) a weight between 85th to 97th percentile is in what weight category?
risk for overweight
for children aged 2-5 (not including 5) a weight between above 97th to 99.9th percentile is in what weight category?
overweight
for children aged 2-5 (not including 5) a weight above 99.9th percentile is in what weight category?
obese
adiposity rebound
increase in BMI that occurs after it reached its lowest point, usually between ages 5 to 6
normal growth pattern
early adiposity rebound
(before the age of 5)
related to higher BMI in adulthood
an increase in BMI percentile <5 years is a red flag
explain the development of feeding skill of toddlers age 9-10 months
weaning from bottle begins
explain the development of feeding skill of toddlers age 12 -14 months
may be completely weaned
(palmer grasp used)
