NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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How many calories does a moderately active teen female need per day?
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2, 700
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2, 800
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2, 000
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2, 500
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Most women between the ages of 19–30 require 2, 000–2, 400 calories per day to maintain their weight. Women between the ages of 31–59 have slightly lower energy needs. Generally, women in this age group should consume 1, 800–2, 200 calories per day to maintain their body weight.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the average 14-year-old male needs about 2, 200 to 3, 200 calories per day, and the average female needs about 1, 800 to 2, 400 each day.
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