Question 1

i ask after you do radioactive can you work do your normal life and make kids lunch or meal ?

Accepted Answer

See answer: After radioiodine Rx you must stay 6 feet away from children and pregnant women for 24 hours. May return to work in 24 hours. For 24 hours must sleep 6 feet away from adults. Depending on the dose of radioiodine you must sleep in a separate bed from children and pregnant women for 6 days up to 21 days.
Travel time by public transportation is strictly limited for 3-4 days and is dose dependent.

Question 2

is it safe to eat raw sweet potatoes?  were supposed to serve them to kids for lunch at school.

Accepted Answer

Safe? Yes. But Raw?: Raw? That is bizarre. Excuse my frankness. What possible value would that have to a school lunch? Raw is not unhealthy, but it seems extremely unappetizing.

Question 3

what are some good choices to pack for a child's school lunch?

Accepted Answer

Make it balanced: You want to include a variety of foods so as to give your child a well balanced meal but also because will likely make them more interested/eat more.  Good choices are cut up fruit, veggies with dip (ex: hummus or ranch), cheese sticks, yogurt, sandwiches or crackers with protein-ex: meat or cheese or peanut butter.

Question 4

could you tell me what are good lunch ideas for lactose intolerant children?

Accepted Answer

There are many foods: The university of rochester medical center pediatric nutrition web page has a long list of lactose-free foods (plus things to avoid): www.Urmc.Rochester.Edu/childrens-hospital/nutrition/lactose-free.Cfm lactose intolerant persons (over age 3 yrs) can always take lactaid chewables or tablets with meals or snacks that contain lactose. Lactaid milk is fine, and comes as whole, lowfat, or nonfat milk.

Question 5

hello, i served my 7-year-old a full package (8.8 oz) of organic white rice for lunch. is that too much or harmful to the child to eat in a single serving?

Accepted Answer

: The body has a better way of determining what is appropriate size more than you know. Do not worry about that, your child is likely to stop when full. The more important is to avoid sugary drinks and encourage drinking water more.

Question 6

what are some healthy lunch and snack ideas for school for an eating disordered kid?

Accepted Answer

Balance: Include nice protein source and add colorful items around it.

Question 7

could i ask for soft food diet ideas for lunch box for child with a tongue laceration?

Accepted Answer

Tongue laceration: Puddings, nutritional shakes, mac n' cheese, tuna fish sandwich, egg salad sandwich. Pasta with butter.

Question 8

34 yr old female. 5'5 155 lbs. since giving birth 3 kids. eat 2 eggs in morning. salad for lunch. small dinner. can't seem to drop weight. help please?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

can you give benadryl (diphenhydramine) to a child taking adderall? he takes 15 mg in am, 10 mg at lunch and 5-10mg after school.

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no known interactions with these medicines combined.

Question 10

i give my kids pasta and chicken for school lunch  how do i prevent food bourne illness should i freeze it first or what is the best way to pack it?

Accepted Answer

Plastic containers: Plastic containers usually work out with no problem.

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I ask after you do radioactive can you work do your normal life and make kids lunch or meal ?

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Is it safe to eat raw sweet potatoes? were supposed to serve them to kids for lunch at school.

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What are some good choices to pack for a child's school lunch?

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Could you tell me what are good lunch ideas for lactose intolerant children?

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Hello, i served my 7-year-old a full package (8.8 oz) of organic white rice for lunch. is that too much or harmful to the child to eat in a single serving?

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What are some healthy lunch and snack ideas for school for an eating disordered kid?

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Could i ask for soft food diet ideas for lunch box for child with a tongue laceration?

A member asked:

34 yr old female. 5'5 155 lbs. since giving birth 3 kids. eat 2 eggs in morning. salad for lunch. small dinner. can't seem to drop weight. help please?

A member asked:

Can you give benadryl (diphenhydramine) to a child taking adderall? he takes 15 mg in am, 10 mg at lunch and 5-10mg after school.

A member asked:

I give my kids pasta and chicken for school lunch how do i prevent food bourne illness should i freeze it first or what is the best way to pack it?

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