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AEWBW · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

School-aged children do not generally make food choices that meet the recommendations of all the food groups. This means that some foods are eaten in inadequate amounts. Which foods are these?

A) Meat, vegetables, and fats C) Fruits, grains, and dairy
B) Meat and grains D) Vegetables and grains

Question 2

Excessive juice intake may be a problem for young children because

a. high potassium intakes may be harmful.
b. it may displace more nutrient-dense foods.
c. excessive fluid intake may cause kidney damage.
d. fruit juice contains substances that may be addictive.

vickyvicksss · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Few adolescents consume recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, dairy foods, and whole grains.

Answer to Question 2

B
Excessive juice intake may displace more nutrient-dense foods from the diet because it provides kcals with few nutrients. The high potassium and fluid intakes are not harmful and juice does not contain addictive substances.