Which Statement Accurately Describes the Energy Needs of a Child

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which statement accurately describes the energy needs of a child?

• A) ​Total energy needs increase with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight decline with age.
• B) ​Total energy needs can be met solely by protein intake until 2 years of age.
• C) ​Total energy needs decrease with age, but energy needs per kilogram of weight increase with age.
• D) ​Energy needs remain the same until puberty.
• E) ​Total energy needs and energy needs per kilogram of weight increase with age.

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