What is the minimum daily calcium requirement for adolescents?
A. 1200 mg/day
B. 1300 mg/day
C. 1400 mg/day
D. 1500 mg/day
ANS: B
12- to 14-year-old males need approximately 60 kcal/kg–1/day–1, whereas females at this age need 45 to 50 kcal/kg–1/day–1. At age 15, daily caloric intake decreases to 40 to 45 kcal/kg–1/day–1 for males and 35 to 40 kcal/kg–1/day–1 for females. Daily calcium intake during adolescence should be a minimum of 1300 mg per day.
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