NUTRITION
ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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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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Detailed explanation-1: -Estimated needs for young children range from 1, 000 to 2, 000 calories per day, and the range for older children and adolescents varies substantially from 1, 400 to 3, 200 calories per day, with boys generally having higher calorie needs than girls.
Detailed explanation-2: -An ideal daily intake of calories varies depending on age, metabolism and levels of physical activity, among other things. Generally, the recommended daily calorie intake is 2, 000 calories a day for women and 2, 500 for men.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sedentary-zero. Lightly Active-between 130 and 160 calories. Active-between 470 and 580 calories. Very Active-between 1, 150 and 1, 400 calories.
Detailed explanation-4: -Though it differs depending on age and activity level, adult males generally require 2, 000-3000 calories per day to maintain weight while adult females need around 1, 600-2, 400 according to the U.S Department of Health. The body does not require many calories to simply survive.