The nurse is providing nutrition information to the mother of a ...

[Pea0909berry]

The nurse is providing nutrition information to the mother of a 1-year-old child. Which of these statements represents accurate information for this age group?
 
  a. Maintaining adequate fat and caloric intake is important for a child in this age group.
  b. The recommended dietary allowances for an infant are the same as for an adolescent.
  c. The baby's growth is minimal at this age; therefore, caloric requirements are decreased.
  d. The baby should be placed on skim milk to decrease the risk of coronary artery disease when he or she grows older.

Question 2

A mother and her 13-year-old daughter express their concern related to the daughter's recent weight gain and her increase in appetite. Which of these statements represents information the nurse should discuss with them?
 
  a. Dieting and exercising are necessary at this age.
  b. Snacks should be high in protein, iron, and calcium.
  c. Teenagers who have a weight problem should not be allowed to snack.
  d. A low-calorie diet is important to prevent the accumulation of fat.

[mammy1697]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Because of rapid growth, especially of the brain, both infants and children younger than 2 years of age should not drink skim or low-fat milk or be placed on low-fat diets. Fats (calories and essential fatty acids) are required for proper growth and central nervous system development.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
After a period of slow growth in late childhood, adolescence is characterized by rapid physical growth and endocrine and hormonal changes. Caloric and protein requirements increase to meet this demand. Because of bone growth and increasing muscle mass (and, in girls, the onset of menarche), calcium and iron requirements also increase.