Nutrition for Developmentally Appropriate Feeding Behavior

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What is the main goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?

Maximizing gastrointestinal symptoms

Minimizing energy intake

Providing only energy for growth

Providing adequate amounts of energy, protein, and micronutrients (correct)

Which of the following is not an indication of good nutrition according to the text?

Decreased risk of communicable diseases

Safer pregnancy and childbirth

Improved immune system

Stronger maternal health (correct)

What is considered a healthy weight range according to the text?

30.0 or higher

25.0 to 29.9

Less than 18.5

18.5 to 24.9 (correct)

Why is patient nutrition considered important?

To support health, development, and disease prevention Signup and view all the answers

What does nutrition support aim to provide in pediatric patients?

Adequate amounts of energy, protein, and micronutrients Signup and view all the answers

What is the average weight of an adult in North America according to the text?

80kg (180 lb) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about nutrition is true?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason cited in the text for the importance of patient nutrition?

It is critical for health and development. Signup and view all the answers

Which group of patients would typically require nutritional support?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is considered an overweight BMI range?

25.0 to 29.9 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an average adult weight in the text?

70kg (155 lb) in Europe Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of nutritional support in pediatric patients?

To provide adequate amounts of energy, protein, and micronutrients. Signup and view all the answers

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