HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

CHILD NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A child’s diet should include six ounce-equivalents of ____ daily based on age, gender, and activity level.
A
fortified
B
grains
C
malnutrition
D
nutrition
E
obesity
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1 ounce equivalent from the Grain Group can be 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal.

Detailed explanation-2: -The total number of calories a person needs each day varies depending on a number of factors, including the person’s age, sex, height, weight, and level of physical activity. In addition, a need to lose, maintain, or gain weight and other factors affect how many calories should be consumed.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tool that provides specific nutrient recommendations based on age and gender is called the: Dietary Reference Intake (DRI).

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