| D. Nutrition |
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Prerequisites |
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1. The basic biochemistry of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates and the caloric content of each.
2. The basic vitamin groups and their common dietary sources.
3. The physiology of glucose metabolism including glucolysis and gluconeogenesis |
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Learning Objectives |
Activities |
| D.1 |
State the caloric need (cal/kg/day) for normal growth in infants and children. |
Determine whether a formula-fed infant is receiving adequate calories |
| D.2 |
Identify the major differences between human milk and commonly used infant formulas |
Lecture on injury prevention
Review TIPP sheets |
| D.3 |
Describe the advantages of breast-feeding and common difficulties experienced by breast-feeding mothers |
Lecture on nutrition |
| D.4 |
State the components of a routine infant diet history |
Obtain a routine diet history on an infant |
| D.5 |
Describe factors that contribute to the development of obesity or failure to thrive in children |
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| D.6 |
List which vitamins and minerals commonly require supplementation in infants, children and adolescents |
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| D.7 |
List chronic illnesses in children that may have special nutritional and give examples of the required diet, supplements, or feeding methods |
Discuss dietary management of child with chronic illness with nutritionist |
