The school nurse in a high school is reviewing the nutritional needs of adolescents. The nurse is aware that in this age group, which of the following statements is true?
a. Girls require less protein.
b. Boys require adequate iron.
c. Vitamin B needs are decreased.
d. Energy and caloric needs are decreased.
B
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A Daily requirements of protein increase for both adolescent boys and girls.
B Iron is required for muscle development. Adolescent boys' diets may be inadequate in total kilocalories, protein, iron, folic acid, B vitamins, and iodine.
C B-complex vitamins are needed to support heightened metabolic activity. The need for vitamin B is not decreased during the adolescent period.
D Energy and caloric needs are increased to meet the greater metabolic demands of growth during the adolescent period.
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