Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Energy Needs

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements 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)Energy needs fluctuate as children get older.
• 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.

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Definitions:

Self-Efficacy

The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.

Emotion-Focused

A coping strategy aimed at managing and dealing with the emotional response to a situation rather than attempting to change the situation itself.

Alarm Stage

The initial phase of the stress response in which the body prepares to fight or flee, marked by increased heart rate, energy mobilization, and alertness.

Resistance to Illness

This term refers to the ability of an organism's body to resist or fight off disease and illness, largely governed by the immune system.