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P68T · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is aware that there are different categories for food. While conducting an assessment with a new client, it is explained that peripheral foods are eaten sporadically. What are these foods typically based on?

A) Cultural norms C) Regional availability
B) Religious dietary laws D) Personal preference

Question 2

Mrs. L is not sure if her 3-month-old infant is getting enough calories to meet her recommended daily requirements for growth even though she continues to gain weight. The nurse tells her that infants:

1. Only require about 50 kcalorie/kg/day because of low energy expenditure.
2. Require about 450 kcalories/day because of rapid growth.
3. Need fewer calories per kilogram than adults because of their high respiratory and heart rate.
4. Use few calories/day to maintain core body temperature.

sarajane1989 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Peripheral foods are foods eaten occasionally or sporadically. They are typically based on an individual's preferences, not the culture norms.

Answer to Question 2

2
Rationale: Infants up to 6 months require about 108 kcalories/kg/day. Infants up to age 6 months require about 450 kcalories/day to support rapid growth and meet metabolic demands. Higher respiratory and heart rates require more kcalories/kg/day than those required for adults. The amount of energy needed to maintain the core body temperature increases the kcalories/kg/day required for infants. .