Children Between the Ages of 3 and 5 Given a High-Energy

question 43

True/False

Children between the ages of 3 and 5 given a high-energy preload beverage before having lunch consumed fewer calories at lunch.

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Definitions:

Systemic Motor Skills

Broad physical abilities involving large muscle movements such as walking, running, and jumping, which require coordination of the body’s muscular and nervous systems.

Gross Motor Skills

Skills that employ the large muscles used in locomotion.

Agility

The ability to move quickly and easily, often reflecting physical coordination and nimbleness.

Parental Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage by the parents of a child, which can have varying impacts on the child's development and well-being.