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.
e. Children between 4 and 18 years of age should get at least 50% of their energy from fat.


ANS: D

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