Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Adolescent

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is 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

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Definitions:

Restricted Seaways

Narrow bodies of water that connect two larger bodies of water, often with limited water flow and unique ecological conditions.

Ocean Basins

Large depressions on the Earth's surface that contain the world's oceans, formed by plate tectonics and shaped by geological processes.

Continents Position

The location of the Earth's continents, which changes over geological time due to the movement of tectonic plates.

Carbonate Rocks

Sedimentary rocks, such as limestone or dolomite, formed predominantly from carbonate minerals.