Can drinking coffee stunt the growth of children?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: There is no strong evidence that drinking coffee stunts growth in children. However, coffee and other caffeinated beverages can interfere with sleep and can make children hyperactive and agitated. For this reason, coffee is not recommended for children. Furthermore, coffee offers children very little in terms of nutrients.

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A) a lipoprotein that transports triglycerides to the liver B) a variant form of LDL that speeds the progression of atherosclerosis C) a lipoprotein that removes cholesterol from the bloodstream D) a compound that is formed after glucose combines with protein

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The daily recommended protein intake for endurance athletes ranges from _____ grams of protein per kilogram body weight.

0.8 to 1.2 1.2 to 2.0 2.1 to 2.2 2.2 to 2.6 1.0 to 1.1

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The health care work force is expected to ____ in the coming years

a. remain the same b. diversify c. become less diversified d. decrease

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Ms. Smith is an 85-year-old female admitted to the hospital with a hip fracture and dehydration. She is awaiting surgery. Her family reports that she lives alone and has been showing signs of dementia in the last month. The medical doctor requests a nutritional consultation because the nurse reports that Ms. Smith is not eating well. Ht: 5'5'' Wt: 110# UBW: 125# (6 months ago) Alb 2.8 g/dL Hgb 12

g/dL Prealbumin 14 mg/dL TLC 2500 Depending on Ms. Smith's physical limitations, you may need to measure and calculate her height using: a. a stadiometer. b. a knee-height caliper. c. her arm span. d. a tape measure.

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