The role of diet in managing diabetes in children.
The steps used to construct an appropriate food plan for the diabetic child and to educate the patient and his family in the goals and implementation of the plan are outlined. Factors that should be considered in constructing a flexible and workable plan include age, family situation, activity level, degree of motivation, extent of knowledge, and dietary history.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004041:Dietary Fats / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005260:Female; D005515:Food Labeling / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013549:Sweetening Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004041:Dietary Fats; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D013549:Sweetening Agents