What Is Descriptive of the Nutritional Requirements of Preschool Children

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is descriptive of the nutritional requirements of preschool children?

• A) The quality of the food consumed is more important than the quantity.
• B) The average daily intake of preschoolers should be about 3000 calories.
• C) Nutritional requirements for preschoolers are very different from requirements for toddlers.
• D) Requirements for calories per unit of body weight increase slightly during the preschool period.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the satisfaction (utility) gained from each additional unit decreases.

Total Utility

The total satisfaction or benefit a consumer receives from consuming a particular quantity of a good or service.

Noncash Gift-giving

The act of giving gifts that do not involve direct monetary exchange, emphasizing the value of thoughtfulness and relationships.

Marginal Utility

Marginal utility refers to the additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.