Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Describe the principles of diet therapy as they apply to sick children.
2. List the major factors that influence the recovery of a sick child.
3. Identify the causes of inadequate nutrient intake in sick children.
4. Assess the nutritional status of a sick child using the accepted standard guidelines.
5. Identify behavioral patterns of the hospitalized child that may interfere with nutrient intake.
6. Describe the measures by which the health team can facilitate a child's recovery from illness.
7. Discuss ways to involve caregivers in the nutritional treatment of a child who is chronically or terminally ill.
8. Explain ways in which a child and his or her caregivers can be encouraged to comply with a modified diet regime.
9. State measures by which the nutrient intake of a sick child can be improved.
10. Identify the conditions for the use of special dietetic products.