DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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Offering foods that will not affect blood sugar levels
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Giving foods that provide nutrients lacking in the child’s diet
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Serving foods that will not cause weight gain
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -dietary changes, such as eating foods high in energy and nutrients. support for families to help them manage factors affecting the child’s nutritional intake. treatment for any underlying medical conditions causing malnutrition. vitamin and mineral supplements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most children with mild malnutrition respond to increased oral caloric intake and supplementation with vitamin, iron, and folate supplements. The requirement for increased protein is met typically by increasing the food intake, which, in turn, increases both protein and caloric intake.
Detailed explanation-3: -Avoid buying or offering sugary drinks – water is the best drink for children. Include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet. If your child has special dietary requirements or needs to avoid particular food groups, ensure they eat appropriate foods to replace the nutrients they miss out on.
Detailed explanation-4: -All severely malnourished children are at risk of hypoglycaemia and, immediately on admission, should be given a feed or 10% glucose or sucrose (see below). Frequent 2 h feeding is important.
Detailed explanation-5: -Treating malnutrition Changes to your diet are the main treatment for malnutrition. If you’re undernourished, you may need to increase the nutritional content of your food, with or without taking nutritional supplements.