Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?

a. The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g
b. There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age
c. Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients
d. Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate


d

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