NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
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Question
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How many calories per day does a sedentary teen female need?
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2000
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1800
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1500
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2200
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Moderately Active Teens According to the USDA, moderately active boys age 9 to 13 need about 1, 800 to 2, 200 calories per day and moderately active teenage boys ages 14 to 18 require about 2, 400 to 2, 800 calories each day.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (9), an adult woman needs between 1600 and 2000 calories per day to support the correct functioning of her body and avoid any nutrient deficiencies.
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