When providing nutritional guidance, the nurse shares with the mother

When providing nutritional guidance, the nurse shares with the mother of an 8-year-old client that children of this age need to:

1. Increase their intake of B vitamins
2. Significantly increase iron intake
3. Maintain a sufficient intake of protein and vitamins A and C
4. Increase carbohydrates to meet increased energy needs

ANSWER

ANS: 3
School-age children’s diets should be carefully assessed for adequate protein and vitamins A and C. School-age children frequently fail to eat a proper breakfast and have unsupervised intake at school. An increase in B complex vitamins is needed to support heightened metabolic activity of the adolescent, and the pregnant woman has a need to significantly increase iron intake. In-creased energy needs are expected in the adolescent period.