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Nutrition Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs

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Chapter 13 - <strong>Nutrition</strong> <strong>Interventions</strong> <strong>for</strong> Overweight and Obesity<br />

assessmeNT iNTerveNTioN evaluaTioN/ouTcome<br />

If child is ambulatory and able to follow instructions, develop<br />

<strong>with</strong> caregivers and child a plan <strong>for</strong> increasing daily activity. 7<br />

Consider:<br />

• weight-bearing activities<br />

• work up to 30 minutes of aerobic activity<br />

• activities that are enjoyable<br />

• done <strong>with</strong> a partner or friend<br />

• <strong>Special</strong> Olympics program <strong>for</strong> children >8 years of age<br />

<strong>Care</strong>givers, educators, and<br />

others involved in child’s daily<br />

care report increased activity.<br />

If child is in wheelchair or has some degree of physical<br />

disability, refer to physical or occupational therapist regarding<br />

a plan <strong>for</strong> increasing activity.<br />

Determine activity level and physical capability <strong>for</strong><br />

increasing activity.<br />

Reduce television and media viewing time 8<br />

If child is quadriplegic or unable to move voluntarily, manage<br />

weight by diet alone.<br />

See Chapter 3 <strong>for</strong> more in<strong>for</strong>mation about physical activity.<br />

146 <strong>Nutrition</strong> <strong>Interventions</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Children</strong> With <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Needs</strong><br />

Dietary†<br />

Subsequent food records or<br />

interview indicate appropriate<br />

energy intake <strong>for</strong> current<br />

body size and activity level.<br />

Estimate energy needs based on the following factors:<br />

Interview caregivers and child (if possible) to get<br />

the following in<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

• Current energy intake (kcal/cm height)<br />

• Degree of obesity<br />

• Activity level<br />

Child and caregivers report<br />

dietary practices consistent<br />

<strong>with</strong> nutrition care plan.<br />

(Examples of energy needs based on diagnosis:<br />

Prader-Willi syndrome –10-11 kcal/cm <strong>for</strong> maintaining growth in<br />

channel; 8.5 kcal/cm <strong>for</strong> weight loss5 • Typical content and time of snacks and meals<br />

• Types of foods and methods of preparation<br />

usually available to child at home, school, and/<br />

or day care<br />

• Access to food away from home (school, other<br />

homes, stores)<br />

• Assess to food used <strong>for</strong> rewards<br />

Re-evaluate nutrition care<br />

plan according to changing<br />

energy needs due to growth,<br />

changes in body composition,<br />

and activity level<br />

Spina bifida -- 9-11 kcal/cm <strong>for</strong> maintenance; 7 kcal/cm <strong>for</strong><br />

weight loss) 5<br />

Obtain a 3- to 7-day food record. Calculate<br />

average daily energy intake.

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