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Nutrition Interventions for Children with Special Health Care Needs

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Section 1 - Determination of <strong>Nutrition</strong> Status<br />

Table 3-2: <strong>Interventions</strong> to Promote Physical Activity in <strong>Children</strong><br />

<strong>with</strong> <strong>Special</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>Care</strong> <strong>Needs</strong><br />

Screen/<br />

Assessment<br />

Obtain current medical/<br />

health in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

Assess nutritional status<br />

Review current<br />

medications<br />

Probe <strong>for</strong> current<br />

physical activity levels<br />

at home, school (i.e.<br />

sports, PE class) and<br />

community<br />

Probe <strong>for</strong><br />

contraindications to<br />

physical activity<br />

Inquire if parents have<br />

any concerns around<br />

child’s motor skills and<br />

if child is receiving any<br />

occupational therapy<br />

(OT) or physical therapy<br />

(PT) services<br />

Intervention Evaluation/Outcome<br />

Review current medical/health<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

Develop a nutrition plan to<br />

include physical activity to<br />

promote growth and well-being<br />

Discuss <strong>with</strong> parents any<br />

side effects of medications<br />

(e.g. diarrhea, constipation,<br />

sleepiness) that may effect<br />

physical activity participation<br />

Refer to Table 3.1<br />

Educate the family regarding<br />

community resources <strong>for</strong><br />

physical/recreation opportunities<br />

<strong>for</strong> child<br />

Provide guidance re: limiting<br />

sedentary activities<br />

Discuss <strong>with</strong> parents and/or<br />

contact primary care provider to<br />

inquire re: contraindications to<br />

physical activities<br />

PCP or family member write a<br />

cautionary statement to provide<br />

to community organizations<br />

re: child’s limitations and/or<br />

contraindications<br />

Refer to pediatric OT or PT<br />

to evaluate motor status and<br />

determine if direct OT or PT<br />

services are needed to improve<br />

motor skills <strong>for</strong> participation in<br />

physical activities<br />

Child will participate in<br />

activities that are compatible<br />

<strong>with</strong> current health status<br />

Child will maximize their<br />

nutritional status and<br />

participate in appropriate<br />

physical activity<br />

Child will participate in<br />

activities that are compatible<br />

<strong>with</strong> medication side effects<br />

Child will participate in<br />

physical/ recreational<br />

activities geared towards his/<br />

her interests and abilities<br />

Family will identify and<br />

participate in community<br />

physical activities <strong>with</strong> child<br />

School and community<br />

physical activity providers<br />

will have knowledge of<br />

child’s restrictions and/or<br />

adaptations regarding safe<br />

and appropriate physical<br />

participation<br />

Eliminate/minimize<br />

possibility of injury <strong>for</strong> child<br />

during physical activity<br />

Child will develop necessary<br />

motor skills to participate in<br />

selected physical activities<br />

<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> 47

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