Author Question: The AAP recommends vitamin and mineral supplementation for children who are at high risk of ... (Read 18 times)

audragclark · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The AAP recommends vitamin and mineral supplementation for children who are at high risk of developing nutrient deficiencies or have one or more documented nutrition deficiency. Explain which children are at high risk of developing nutrient deficiencies.

Question 2

In terms of implementation of care plans, the nurse recognizes that her major role is to:

a. deliver appropriate foods to the patient.
b. identify expected outcomes and plan strategies that can correct problems.
c. plan the diet for the patient.
d. ensure that the appropriate foods are prepared for the patient.

robbielu01 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Children at high risk of developing nutrient deficiencies include those:
1 . with anorexia or an inadequate appetite or who follow fad diets
2 . with chronic disease
3 . from deprived families or who suffer from parental neglect or abuse
4 . who participate in a dietary program for managing obesity
5 . who consume a vegetarian diet without adequate intake of dairy products
6 . with failure to thrive

Answer to Question 2

b