A gluten-free diet is recommended for autistic children. T b. F Food allergies a

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A gluten-free diet is recommended for autistic children. T b. F Food allergies are always a direct result of asthma. a. T b. T If a child is allergic to eggs, it is not necessary to avoid a food tat as eggs in it as long as it has been cooked. a. T b. F Some children have asthma as a result of food allergies. a. T b. F Children with special health care needs have a wide range f nutritional needs and more variability than other children based on all the following factors EXCEPT: a. additional protein is needed with high protein losses. b. high fluid volume is needed with frequent losses from diarrhea or vomiting. c. routine illness is less likely to result in hospitalization or resurgence of symptoms. d. extra fiber may be needed for chronic constipation. c. low caloric intake may be appropriate with small muscle size. Factors that determine energy needs in children with special health care needs are ___. a. body composition, physical activity, and oxygen consumption b. energy needs at rest, frequency of illnesses, and physical activity c. energy needs at rest, water consumption, and physical activity d. sleep needs, oxygen consumption, and energy needed for growth Protein needs for children with special health care needs are___those for other children. a. less than b. the same as c. greater than d. Variable, depending on the chronic health care condition. Children with chronic conditions may have more difficulty meeting the DRI for vitamins and minerals as a result of: a feeding difficulties. b. prescribed medications and their side effects. c. dietary restrictions. d. refusing foods. e. All of the above

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1) A gluten free diet is recommended for autistic children

a) T - Correct (foods containing gluten are recommended to be avoided for autistic children)

b) F

2) Food allergies are always a direct result of asthma

a) T
b) F - Correct (relationship between food allergies and asthama is not very clear)

3) If a child is allergic to eggs, it is not necessary to avoid a food that has eggs in it as long as it has been cooked

a) T

b) F - Correct (Child allergic to eggs may sometimes tolerate food containing cooked eggs, however still it is recommended to avoid cooked egg since allergic proteins present in egg are not completely destroyed after cooking)

4) Some children have asthma as a result of food allergies

a) T - Correct (young children may get food allergies resulting into asthma symptoms)

b) F

5) Children with special health care needs have a wide range of nutritional needs and more variability than other children based on all of the following factors except:

a) Additional protein is needed with high protein losses

b) High fluid volume is needed with frequent losses from diarrhea or vomiting

c) Routine illness is less likely to result in hospitalization or resurgence of symptoms - correct

d) Extra fiber may be needed for chronic constipation

e) Low calorie intake may be appropriate with small muscle size

6) Factors that determine energy needs in children with special health care needs are

a) Body composition, physical activity, and oxygen consumption

b) Energy needs at rest, frequency of illnesses and physical activity

c) Energy needs at rest, water consumption and physical activity

d) Sleep needs, oxygen consumption, and energy needed for growth

7) Protein needs for children with special health care needs are _______ those for other children

a) Less than

b) The same as

c) Greater than

d) Variable, depending on the chronic healthcare condition - Correct

8) Children with chronic conditions may have more difficulty meeting the DRI for vitamins and minerals as a result of:
a) Feeding difficulties

b) Prescribed medications and their side effects

c) Dietary restrictions

d) Refusing foods

e) All of the above - Correct Answer

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