Whereas Most Children in Industrialized Societies Consume Enough Calories for Energy

question 35

Multiple Choice

Whereas most children in industrialized societies consume enough calories for energy, they do not always obtain adequate vitamins and minerals. Nutritional deficiencies are found in
Young children:

• A) Living in low-income families
• B) On restricted diets due to medical reasons
• C) Whose diets that are self-selected
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Female Sex Hormones

Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone that play key roles in regulating reproductive functions and characteristics in females.

Masculinized Genitalia

Refers to genital traits in females that appear more typically male due to excess androgen exposure or other factors.

Innate Male Hormones

Naturally occurring hormones in males that are present from birth, influencing physical and psychological development.

Environmental Factors

External elements or conditions, such as social, cultural, and physical conditions, that influence individuals or processes.