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Session 36

Session 36. Feeding during illness and Recovery. Weight chart of ill child. Weight for age chart. Growth chart. 36/1. Feeding a sick child. Encourage the child to drink and to eat - with lots of patience Feed small amounts frequently Give foods that the child likes

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Session 36

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  1. Session 36 Feeding during illness and Recovery

  2. Weight chart of ill child Weight for age chart Growth chart 36/1

  3. Feeding a sick child • Encourage the child to drink and to eat - with lots of patience • Feed small amounts frequently • Give foods that the child likes • Give a variety of nutrient-rich foods • Continue to breastfeed 36/2

  4. Growth chart - Feeding during recovery Weight for age chart Growth chart 36/3

  5. Feeding during Recovery • Feed extra meal • Give extra amount • Use extra rich foods • Feed with extra patience • Give extra breastfeeds as often as child wants 36/4

  6. HIV and Malnutrition Poor eating Poor absorbtion diarrhoea Increased illness Faster disease progression Nutntional deficiences Increased stress on the body 36/5

  7. Feeding during illness reduces growth faltering and malnutrition 36/6

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