Gordon’s functional health patterns.

Nutritional and Metabolic

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are growing rapidly and need a balanced diet to support their development. They typically eat three meals and two snacks per day. Their diet should include a variety of foods from all food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have a more developed digestive system and can eat a wider variety of foods than two-year-olds. They may also be less picky eaters. However, it is still important to ensure that they are eating a balanced diet.

Elimination

• 2-year-old: Most two-year-olds are toilet trained during the day. However, they may still have accidents at night. It is important to be patient and supportive during this time.
• 4-year-old: Most four-year-olds are able to control their bladder and bowels during the day and night. However, they may still have accidents occasionally.

Activity and Exercise

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are very active and need plenty of opportunities to run, jump, and climb. They should also be encouraged to participate in activities that promote fine motor skills, such as playing with blocks and puzzles.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds are even more active than two-year-olds and need even more opportunities to exercise. They may be interested in participating in organized sports activities, such as soccer or gymnastics.

Sleep and Rest

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds typically need 11-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds typically need 10-13 hours of sleep per day, including naps.

Cognition and Perception

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are rapidly developing their cognitive and perceptual skills. They are learning to speak, understand language, and solve simple problems.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have better cognitive and perceptual skills than two-year-olds. They are able to understand more complex concepts and instructions. They are also able to solve more complex problems.

Self-Perception and Self-Concept

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are beginning to develop a sense of self. They are becoming more aware of their own strengths and weaknesses.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have a better understanding of themselves and their place in the world. They are able to identify their own emotions and to understand the emotions of others.

Roles and Relationships

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are developing important relationships with their parents, caregivers, and siblings. They are also beginning to interact with other children in their environment.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have more complex relationships with their parents, caregivers, siblings, and friends. They are also able to understand and follow social rules.

Sexuality and Reproduction

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are becoming more curious about their bodies and about sex. They may ask questions about where babies come from and how they are born.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have a better understanding of the basics of sex and reproduction. They may also be more interested in their own bodies and in the bodies of others.

Coping and Stress Tolerance

• 2-year-old: Two-year-olds are still developing their coping and stress tolerance skills. They may express their emotions through tantrums and other disruptive behaviors.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have better coping and stress tolerance skills than two-year-olds. They are able to express their

Comparison of Gordon's Functional Health Patterns in Two Toddlers of Different Ages

Health Perception and Health Management

• 2-year-old: Toddlers at this age are beginning to develop an awareness of their own bodies and health needs. They may be able to identify basic body parts, such as their head, nose, and mouth. They may also be able to identify basic health needs, such as needing to eat, drink, and sleep.
• 4-year-old: Four-year-olds have a better understanding of their own health needs and can participate in basic health management tasks, such as washing their hands and brushing their teeth. They may also be able to identify and communicate when they are feeling sick or injured.