NUTRITION
CHILD NUTRITION
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Question
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During the first year, the normal child needs half as many calories per kilogram as the adult requirement
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -For proper growth and development, an infant must obtain an adequate amount of essential nutrients by consuming appropriate quantities and types of foods. During infancy, a period of rapid growth, nutrient requirements per pound of body weight are proportionally higher than at any other time in the life cycle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Energy needs relative to size are much greater in an infant than an adult; infant energy needs are high to support rapid growth. An infant needs about 40-50 calories per pound of body weight per day.
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