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geoffrey

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The most reliable indicator of body fat is:
 
  a. skinfold thickness c. fit of clothing
  b. weight d. comparison with peers

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What differences in the musculoskeletal system of children make their bones able to absorb more energy before breaking and to heal more quickly?
 
  a. Adults do not take in as much calcium as children do, thus their bones are weaker.
  b. Children's bones have more cartilage and a stronger periosteum.
  c. The muscles and ligaments in adults are not as strong as those of children.
  d. Children have a better diet and take in more vitamins and minerals than adults do.



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Answer to Question 1

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A Correct. The most reliable indicator of body fat is skinfold thickness.
B Incorrect. The most reliable indicator of body fat is not weight.
C Incorrect. The most reliable indicator of body fat is not fit of clothing.
D Incorrect. The most reliable indicator of body fat is not comparison with peers.

Answer to Question 2

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A Incorrect. Calcium intake is not the most significant factor in predicting the risk for breaking a bone in the pediatric client.
B Correct. The bones of children contain a large amount of cartilage, which makes them more porous and more flexible. This allows them to bend and buckle rather than break.
C Incorrect. Muscle and ligament strength is not the most significant factor in predicting the risk for breaking a bone in the pediatric client.
D Incorrect. Diet is not the most significant factor in predicting the risk for breaking a bone in the pediatric client.




geoffrey

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM


adammoses97

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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