Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 10, Problem 5RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement, “According to food consumption surveys, young children exceed estimated needs for calories” is true or false.
Introduction: The caloric need of children depends on their age, body mass index, and their level of physical activity. For school-aged children, the average caloric intake is approximately 1600–2500 calories per day.
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