Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?
a. Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch.
b. The nutrient deficit arising from skipping a breakfast is usually made up over the following 2 days.
c. Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not.
d. Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, their scores on intelligence tests remain unaffected.
e. While hunger can have short-term effects, there is little evidence for long-term effects.
Question 2
Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?
a. Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind.
b. Total energy requirements are higher for a typical 3 year old than a 12 year old.
c. Iron-deficiency anemia in children is prevalent in Canada but not the United States due to fortification.
d. Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 10 micrograms.
e. Vegetarian and vegan diets are unsafe for children.
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