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obtaining accurate dietary data

recommendations for intake

factors affecting nutrient needs

evaluating an individual's intake

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Scenario 1

Jeremy, a 7-year, 4-month old, is referred to you for evaluation of his dietary intake. His family is a little concerned because he is “thin.” They note that he has always been "about the same build."

Jeremy: weight- and height-for-age charts   Jeremy: BMI-for-age chart

His weight is between the 10th and 25th percentiles, height is between the 25th and 50th percentile. BMI-for-age is between the 10th and 25th percentiles.

You review the records that the family brings to clinic, and plot Jeremy’s growth.
Jeremy: weight- and height-for-age charts   Jeremy: BMI-for-age chart

Your assessment is that his weight and height remain “in channel” and that his BMI-for-age is acceptable. You explain that Jeremy’s growth pattern is within normal limits and that this shows that his energy intake is adequate.

 

   
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