NUTRITION
MALNUTRITION
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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: -Focusing on nutrient-dense foods helps kids get the nutrients they need while limiting overall calories. Consider these nutrient-dense foods: Protein. Choose seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans, peas, soy products, and unsalted nuts and seeds.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another way to generalize caloric need is that an infant needs 100cal/kg/day, ages 1 to 3 years need 80 kcal/kg/day, 4 to 5 years needs 70kcal/kg/day, 6 to 8 years needs 60 to 65 kcal/kg/day and 9+ needs 35 to 45 kcal/kg/day. Growth charts are vital in directing nutritional counseling in children.
Detailed explanation-3: -Crunchy-raw vegetable sticks, nuts, seeds, whole grain crackers, apple. Creamy-cottage cheese, yogurt, hummus, avocado. Sweet-chopped fresh fruit, dark chocolate. Savory/Salty-cube or slice of cheese, roasted chickpeas, handful of nuts, nut butter.