What is descriptive of the nutritional requirements of preschool children?
a. The quality of the food consumed is more important than the quantity.
b. The average daily intake of preschoolers should be about 3000 calories.
c. Nutritional requirements for preschoolers are very different from requirements for toddlers.
d. Requirements for calories per unit of body weight increase slightly during the preschool period.
ANS: A
Parents need to be reassured that the quality of food eaten is more important than the quantity. Children are able to self-regulate their intake when offered foods high in nutritional value. The average daily caloric intake should be approximately 1800 calories. Toddlers and preschoolers have similar nutritional requirements. There is an overall slight decrease in needed calories and fluids during the preschool period.
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