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c0205847 · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Discuss infant nutrient needs in relationship to adult nutrient needs.

Question 2

Which quality is characteristic of an effective survey?
a. The response scales contain many options.
b. The survey can cover multiple target populations.
c. The survey is comprehensive but brief.
d. The questions imply value judgements.

trog · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Because of their small size, infants need smaller total amounts of nutrients than adults do, but relative to body weight, infants need over twice as much of many of the nutrients. After 6 months, energy needs increase less rapidly as the baby's growth rate begins to slow down, but some of the energy saved by slower growth is spent on increased activity.

Answer to Question 2

c