Unit 3 Assignment: Baby Steven Case Study

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Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

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Describe the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial developmental changes that occur from birth to age one

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Identify the stored nutrients infants have at birth up until 6 months of age

Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:

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NS325-1:
Discuss how nutrient needs change throughout the life cycle.

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NS325-3:
Explain the progressive growth, developmental changes and nutritional requirements during the first year of life.

Instructions:

Review the following scenario:  

John and Susan are both prone to being overweight. They are concerned that their five-month-old infant son, Steven, will also have weight problems based on what the pediatrician has told them. Currently, Steven breastfeeds six times daily for about 20–25 minutes at each feeding and does not receive any other sources of nourishment. They have read they can begin feeding Steven as early as 4 months of age and wondering if they can start some food since Steven can hold his neck and is able to sit with some support.  They also want to know if they need to give him vitamins because their pediatrician continues to ask them if they are giving him anything.  Steven’s growth data is as follows:

 
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Answer the following questions for John and Susan. Your responses should be phrased as though you were counseling the parents.  This means explaining your answers in detail.  Please refer to question one for an example of an acceptable response.

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Based on Steven’s growth chart and the growth chart provided by the CDC, what percentile is Steven at currently?  How would you interpret this information such as is Steven underweight, normal weight, or above weight based on the percentile?

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Example response: Based upon the CDC growth charts, your infant son is at the X percentile. Based on this percentile, your son is considered X.

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Do you believe Steven is gaining too much weight too quickly?  What evidence supports your answer?

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Discuss the signs and clues the infant is ready for solid foods from 0 months to 12 months.  Be as specific as possible.

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Discuss the progression of solid food from 0 months to 12 months.  Include the order of foods you would introduce first, second, third, etc and the consistency of these foods such as pureed, mushy, chunky, etc. 

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Based on the information you included about readiness for solid foods and food progression, would you recommend Steven’s parents to begin feeding Steven solids?  Why or why not?

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Discuss at least one micronutrient infants store until 6 months of age.  Based on this stored nutrient, would you recommend Steven’s parents provide him with vitamins?

Requirements

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Responses are written in paragraph format.

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Double spaced, 12 point, Times New Roman font

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The minimum page limit is 3 pages or 900 words double spaced

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The maximum page limit is 5 pages or 1500 words double spaced

Include at least two references. The course textbook counts as one reference.  All references should follow APA style format

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