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savannahhooper · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Children with Sturge-Weber's syndrome are at a high risk for:

1. Pediatric stroke.
2. Congenital heart complications.
3. Juvenile arthritis.
4. Type I diabetes.

Question 2

The rapid growth of teens makes it important for them to receive increased amounts of which of the following minerals in their diet? Select all that apply.

1. Iron
2. Zinc
3. Calcium
4. Sodium
5. Potassium

jaykayy05 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. Children with Sturge-Weber syndrome may have blood vessel angiomas in the brain, leading to a higher incidence for pediatric stroke.
2. Children with Sturge-Weber syndrome may have blood vessel angiomas, but this does not affect the heart.
3. Children with Sturge-Weber syndrome may have blood vessel issues, but this does not affect the joints.
4. The child is not at an increased risk for Type I diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

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1. A higher metabolism needs the increased amount of iron.
2. Zinc needs are minimally affected by higher metabolism rates.
3. A higher metabolism needs the increased amount of calcium.
4. Sodium needs are minimally affected by higher metabolism rates.
5. Potassium needs are minimally affected by higher metabolism rates.