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james9437

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When providing nutritional guidance, the nurse shares with the mother of an 8-year-old client that children of this age need to:
 
  1. Increase their intake of B vitamins
  2. Significantly increase iron intake
  3. Maintain a sufficient intake of protein and vitamins A and C
  4. Increase carbohydrates to meet increased energy needs

Question 2

According to the food guide pyramid, vegetables should be included in the average adult's diet as:
 
  1. 1 to 3 servings per day
  2. 2 to 4 servings per day
  3. 3 to 5 servings per day
  4. 6 to 11 servings per day



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School-age children's diets should be carefully assessed for adequate protein and vitamins A and C. School-age children frequently fail to eat a proper breakfast and have unsupervised intake at school. An increase in B complex vitamins is needed to support heightened metabolic activity of the adolescent, and the pregnant woman has a need to significantly increase iron intake. In-creased energy needs are expected in the adolescent period.

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ANS: 3
According to the food guide pyramid, the average adult's diet should include 3 to 5 servings of vegetables per day. According to the food guide pyramid, the average adult's diet should include 2 to 4 servings per day of fruit and 2 to 4 servings per day of grains.





 

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