A 5-year-old, Mark, weighing 40 pounds, has been diagnosed with milk allergies. You are going to assist the mother with planning nutritional care for the child. You want to ensure that Mark receives appropriate amounts of all nutrients, vitamins, and minerals

Prior to planning care, you must gather facts about the nutritional status of this age group. What is the daily calcium recommendation for a 5-year-old?


1,100 mg
?

USDA DRI tables, 2012

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a. 10–20 b. 20–30 c. 30–40 d. 40–50 e. 50–60

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Binge drinking is defined as

A. the consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion by a man or four or more drinks by a woman. B. the consumption of four or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion by a man or five or more drinks by a woman. C. the consumption of five or more alcoholic drinks daily by a man or four or more drinks by a woman. D. the consumption of four or more alcoholic drinks daily by a man or five or more drinks by a woman.

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Individuals with a predominance of fast-twitch muscle ?bers are more susceptible to becoming obese and developing diabetes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fat storage primarily takes place in

A) gastrointestinal cells. B) muscle tissue C) endocrine cells. D) adipose tissue.

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