A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to the parents of a 4-year-old disabled child.What nutritional information should the nurse provide?

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Children with disabilities need more calories,vitamins,minerals,and protein than do non-disabled children.A normal 4-year-old child requires 70-90 kcal/kg/day,so this amount needs to be increased to a point at which the child is gaining weight and has the stamina to complete appropriate activities within his or her capabilities.The child should not be fed as any other 4-year-old.Telling parents to give extra protein and vitamins is vague.Increasing calories includes increasing all food groups,but the disabled child specifically needs more protein.

A Nurse Is Providing Anticipatory Guidance to the Parents of a 4-Year-Old