What is the disadvantage of asking children to "clean their plates" when they are finished eating?

What will be an ideal response?


Cleaning their plates encourages overconsumption and is associated with obesity in later childhood and adolescence. Parents should allow children to stop eating once they are full.

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What is a food allergen?

A. an amino acid that stimulates an inflammatory response B. a protein from plant or animal foods that causes an adverse immune reaction when ingested C. a group of proteins from animal products, such as milk and seafood, that the body can't digest D. a carbohydrate (such as lactose) that the body can't digest

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The parotid gland releases enzymes into the ______.

A. gall bladder B. large intestine C. duodenum D. oral cavity

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A decline in bone is a normal part of aging

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A quasi- or semi-vegetarian will consume all of the following foods except for ____

A) milk B) eggs C) fish D) beef

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