A 14-year-old male seems to be always eating, although his weight is appropriate for his height. The best explanation for this is that
a. This is normal because of increase in body mass.
b. This is abnormal and suggestive of future obesity.
c. His caloric intake would have to be excessive.
d. He is substituting food for unfilled needs.
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A In adolescence, nutritional needs are closely related to the increase in body mass.
The peak requirements occur in the years of maximal growth. The caloric and
protein requirements are higher than at almost any other time of life.
B This describes the expected eating pattern for young adolescents; as long as
weight and height are appropriate, obesity is not a concern.
C This describes the expected eating pattern for young adolescents; as long as
weight and height are appropriate, obesity is not a concern.
D This describes the expected eating pattern for young adolescents; as long as
weight and height are appropriate, obesity is not a concern.
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