Which statement accurately describes the energy needs of a child?
a. Total energy needs increase with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight decline with age.
b. Total energy needs can be met solely by protein intake until 2 years of age
c. Total energy needs decrease with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight increase with age.
d. Energy needs remain the same until puberty.
e. Total energy needs and energy needs per kilogram of weight increase with age.
a
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What will be an ideal response?
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esophageal reflux and esophagitis. The physician prescribes a histamine receptor antagonist and antacids before meals and at bedtime. ? Describe the pathology that occurs when a hiatal hernia exists. Correlate each symptom with the medical diagnosis and describe the cause.