What does the nurse understand about caloric needs for school-age children?
a. The caloric needs for the school-age children are the same as for other age groups.
b. The caloric needs for school-age children are more than they were in the preschool years.
c. The caloric needs for school-age children are lower than they were in the preschool years.
d. The caloric needs for school-age children are greater than they will be in the adolescent years.
ANS: C
School-age children do not need to be fed as carefully, as promptly, or as frequently as before. Caloric needs are lower than they were in the preschool years and lower than they will be during the coming adolescent growth spurt.
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