A young child grows rapidly, with high levels of cell division and high energy requirements. If you were planning the child's diet, which food groups would you emphasize, and why? Which food groups would you deemphasize, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Proteins and carbohydrates should be
emphasized as these provide nutrients for growth and development of cells. Although
important, lipids would be deemphasized as they are more important as sources of stored
energy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. true b. false
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