CPD Questions for Healthcare Professionals: Using Oral Nutritional Supplements in Paediatrics

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CPD Questions for Healthcare Professionals: Using Oral Nutritional Supplements in Paediatrics

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By the end of this article you should be able to:

Describe how to treat feeding difficulties
Describe how to improve ONS compliance
Identify when it is appropriate to consider a standard ONS for a paediatric patient
Describe how ONS can be used without affecting satiety

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Question 1. What is the frequency of feeding difficulties found amongst children?

10-30%

30-50%

50-70%

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Question 2. What are some of the methods used to treat feeding difficulties in children? (Choose all that apply)

Liaison with the child’s school or nursery

Dietetic assessment

Identification and management of dysphagia

Management of medical conditions and their impact on feeding

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Question 3. What are some of the factors which can prevent adequate intake from food and ONS? (Choose all that apply)

Reduced appetite

Food allergy

High energy requirements

Taste fatigue

Poor ONS tolerance

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Question 4. What are some of the ways that ONS compliance can be supported? (Choose all that apply)

Add ONS into foods

Offer a variety of flavours

Encourage children to take ONS instead of meals

Offer low volume options

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Question 5. What is one of the key factors that makes paediatric ONS suitable specifically for children?
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Colourful packaging

Different flavours

Lower in macronutrients and micronutrients

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Question 6. When might you consider using a standard ONS for a paediatric patient? (Choose all that apply)

When a child has increased energy requirements due to a medical condition

When the child asks to use a standard ONS

When the child is fluid restricted and requires a shot-style supplement

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Question 7. What are some of the methods that be used to prevent ONS from affecting satiety? (Choose all that apply)

Consider the use of a low volume standard ONS if clinically appropriate

Offer ONS between meals

Consider using neutral flavours and add to meals or snacks

All of the above

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