What is a major factor in the nutritional risk of adolescent girls?
A) Protein intake in this age group falls below recommended levels.
B) They are more physically active then at other ages.
C) Calcium intake is above the recommended levels.
D) Folate intake is below the recommended levels in this age group.
Ans: D
Feedback: Adolescent girls are at particular nutritional risk, because iron, folate, and calcium intakes are below recommended levels, and they are a less physically active group compared to adolescent males. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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