The high metabolic rate of infants results from ________.
A. the calories needed to digest food
B. the large surface area of the infant's body
C. the physical activity of the infant
D. All of these choices are accurate.
Answer: B
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a. increased intake. b. increased absorption. c. decreased excretion. d. increased metabolic efficiency.
Scalding water reaches a temperature of _______°F.
A. 150 B. 211 C. 212 D. 140
Almost all foods contain some vitamins, and all food groups contains foods that are good sources of a variety of vitamins.
a. true b. false
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a. Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind b. Total energy requirements are higher for a typical 3 year old than a 12 year old c. Iron-deficiency anemia in children is prevalent in Canada but not the United States due to fortification d. Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 10 micrograms