Child Health 10 - Jackson

The Case

Dietary History

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Given the history of constipation, you consider that diet might be an issue. Jackson is reported to prefer junk food – chicken nuggets and chips are his favourite and he will also eat margherita pizzas. He has white toast with honey for breakfast as he doesn’t like cereals. He doesn’t like much veg (will eat carrots and sweetcorn in small amounts) and the only fruit he will eat are bananas. He likes fruit flavoured yoghurt. He drinks 3 cups of milk a day.

Multiple Choice Question

Which components of the diet may have a role in constipation? (tick all that apply)

Open Question

What features of his diet worry you with respect to his learning and attention?