CDR Pediatric Nutrition Flashcards

What is the primary nutrition concern for exclusively formula-fed infants that breastfed infants are less susceptible to?

Answer: Overfeeding and obesity risk due to bottle-feeding dynamics

Bottle-feeding bypasses infant satiety cues, as caregivers may encourage finishing the bottle, increasing the risk of overfeeding and early obesity.

Childhood obesity intervention programs for children aged 6–11 should focus PRIMARILY on which behavioral strategy?

Answer: Weight maintenance while the child grows taller

For most obese children, the goal is weight maintenance to allow linear growth to reduce BMI-for-age percentile over time, rather than aggressive weight loss.

A 9-month-old infant is given honey as a home remedy. Which serious foodborne illness risk is associated with honey in infants under 12 months?

Answer: Infant botulism

Clostridium botulinum spores can colonize the immature infant gut and produce toxin causing infant botulism, a potentially fatal illness.

Which dietary pattern is associated with reduced risk of childhood obesity and is consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

Answer: DASH-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy

A DASH-style dietary pattern emphasizes nutrient-dense foods, limits added sugars and sodium, and is consistent with childhood obesity prevention guidelines.

A 14-year-old with anorexia nervosa presents with bradycardia and hypotension. Which medical complication MOST warrants inpatient hospitalization according to pediatric guidelines?

Answer: Heart rate below 50 bpm at rest

Bradycardia with a heart rate below 50 bpm is a medical emergency in adolescents with anorexia nervosa, warranting inpatient cardiac monitoring.

Which micronutrient deficiency is MOST prevalent in toddlers aged 1–3 years in the US and is associated with developmental delays?

Answer: Iron

Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in US toddlers, particularly those who consume excess cow's milk, and is linked to cognitive and developmental delays.