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)
explain the development of feeding skill of toddlers age 12 months
refined pincer grasp
explain the development of feeding skill of toddlers age 18 - 24 months
able to use tongue to clean lips and has developed rotary chewing
explain parent - child feeding relationship
satters division of responsibility
caregiver decides when where and what
toddler decides how much
