Author Question: What best describes a characteristic of the adolescent period? A) Obesity occurs more often in ... (Read 31 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

What best describes a characteristic of the adolescent period?
A) Obesity occurs more often in African American females.
B) Appetite for red meat increases in females to meet iron needs.
C) More nutrient-dense foods are needed by males because of their faster development.
D) The risk for calcium insufficiency is greatest in males due to their high intake of soft drinks.

Question 2

The adolescent growth spurt ____.
A) primarily affects the brain
B) decreases total nutrient needs
C) affects every organ except the brain
D) begins and ends earlier in girls than in boys