Chapter 9: Student Activities | Course Companion for Children with Disabilities, Fifth Edition

9: Nutrition and Children with Disabilities

Student Activities

Interview a dietitian who develops feeding plans for infants and children with disabilities in a hospital setting. What are some challenges of the job? What types of training does the dietitian give to parents before their child leaves the hospital?
You suspect that a young child in your class has FTT. What steps would you take to explore this issue further?
Jennie is a child with Down syndrome in your class. You are aware that children with Down syndrome may become obese by the time they reach adolescence. You have noticed that Jennie’s bag lunches often consist primarily of chips and cookies. What steps would you take to explore this issue further?