Which of the Following Statements About Appetite in Early Childhood

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about appetite in early childhood is true?

• A) Preschoolers' appetites increase because their growth is at an all-time high.
• B) Parents should be concerned if their preschooler varies the amount eaten from meal to meal.
• C) Preschoolers' wariness of new foods is adaptive.
• D) Preschoolers need a different quality of food than adults need.

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