NUTR 2050 Chapter 11: Chapter 11.doc
10 Apr 2012
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Feeding problems that are part of underlying health conditions emerge in toddler/preschool years on top of usual feeding difficulties and require extra attention: these children can be later diagnosed with: Gastroesophageal reflux, asthma (pulmonary problems in general), developmental delay, cerebral palsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism: children display signs of low interest in eating, long mealtimes (over 30 mins. Offer food textures that child can eat successfully within a monotonous diet, continuing to offer a aid problems bottle, etc. Food choices for a 2. 5 yr child with suspected developmental delay are of limited choices, which are not especially nutritious: the food the child dislikes (meats, vegetables, milk) require higher oral skills. Child refuses to eat many foods and is rigid in what he will eat. Does not respond to hunger as other children of same age do. When not given food he likes, refuses to eat at all and has temper tantrums.
