Chapter 15, Problem 3CR

Along the lines of question 3, formulate a healthy diet for an actively growing 7-year-old.

Which is a true statement about limiting nutrients in infancy? a. Iron supplementation is initiated when infants are six months of age. b. Vitamin D supplementation is needed in breastfed infants because the content is low in breast milk. c. Low intake of dietary fiber is a common cause of constipation in infants. d. Fluoride is not needed until teeth start erupting in late infancy.

Explain the differences between the digestion roles of the small and large intestines. Does the appendix also have a digestive function?