Author Question: One easy way that parents of teenagers can ensure that they are getting enough iodine in their diets ... (Read 37 times)

FButt · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

One easy way that parents of teenagers can ensure that they are getting enough iodine in their diets to support the increased thyroid activity during adolescence is to:

1. Give the child a multivitamin daily
2. Use iodized table salt
3. Keep fresh fruit and vegetables on hand for snacks
4. Serve red meat at least once a week

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a 6-kg 4-month-old infant who is hospitalized with a respiratory infection. The nurse knows that an infant this age needs approximately 108 kcal/kg of body weight.

The nurse also understands that human breast milk provides approximately 20 kcal/oz. About how much breast milk does the nurse need to feed the infant every 4 hours in order to provide enough to meet the infant's nutritional needs?
1. 4.5 ounces
2. 5.5 ounces
3. 6.5 ounces
4. 7.5 ounces

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
Iodine supports increased thyroid activity, and use of iodized table salt ensures availability.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
6 kg x 108 kcal/kg/day = 648 kcal/day; 648 kcal/day 20 kcal/oz = 32.4 oz/day; 32.4 oz/day 24 hr/day = 1.35 oz/hr; 1.35 oz/hr x 4 hours = 5.4 ounces every 4 hours.