How do macronutrient needs during childhood differ than infants or adults?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Children need 1.1 g/kg of protein compared to 1.5 g/kg for infants and 0.8 g/kg for adults, infants need more fat but calorie dense for their small stomachs
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