Upon completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Describe the effects of congenital heart disease upon the nutritional status of children.
2. List three reasons for growth retardation in a child with congenital heart disease.
3. Identify the four major nutritional problems to be considered for patients with congenital heart disease.
4. Explain the appropriate diet therapy for congenital heart disease, and give supporting rationale.
5. Describe formulas and supplements used for infants with congenital heart disease.
6. Evaluate the introduction of solid foods and precautions used when feeding.
7. Compare the feeding problems encountered in a child with a defective heart to those of normal children.
8. Describe methods of maintaining optimum nutritional status in the hospitalized child.
9. Teach parents and the child the principles of feeding and eating when congenital heart disease is present.
10. Describe appropriate discharge procedures.