Ms. Vela wants to know how many calories her infant should consume each day. Your answer is based upon your understanding of the metabolism of infants. The caloric needs of infants are calculated in proportion to their height and weight because:
a. The body surface area of young children is less in relation to body weight than in an adultB. The metabolic rate of children is lower than the metabolic rate of adultsC. The metabolic rate of children is higher than the metabolic rate of adults
D. Infants require less calories, minerals, vitamins, and fluid in proportion to their weight than do adults
C
The body surface area of young children is greater in relation to body weight than an in adult. The metabolic rate of children is higher than the metabolic rate of adults. Infants require more calories, minerals, vitamins, and fluid in proportion to their weight than do adults.
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a. choice. c. coping skill. b. concept. d. sense of humor.