Pediatric Nutrition Problem Types

The examination simulations were systematically selected to reflect the clinical practice domain of the pediatric dietitian. The problem types and content outline were empirically delineated by a comprehensive practice audit of pediatric dietitians and by consensus of content experts. Factors such as patient type, disease process and criticality of appropriate care were considered in writing each problem.

1. Congenital heart disease
   
2. Cystic fibrosis
   
3. Developmental disabilities
   
4. Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)
   
5. Failure to thrive, non-organic or organic (including breast-fed babies)
   
6. Food intolerances/food allergies
   
7. GI diseases (including malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, non-specific diarrhea and malabsorption syndromes)
   
8. Hyerlipidemia/weight management
   
9. Oral feeding disorders (including behavioral and/or mechanical problems)
   
10. Parenteral nutrition
    
11. Premature infants less than 2,500 gm at birth (including inpatient management and long term issues with some complications, but no critically ill infants)
    
12. Tube feedings (including transition to oral feeding)