Which of the Following Is TRUE of Nutrition and Physical

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of nutrition and physical growth?

• A) Nutrition is particularly important during infancy when growth is rapid.
• B) In a two-month-old, almost 80% of the body's energy is devoted to growth.
• C) Young babies need fewer calories per pound of body weight than do adults.
• D) Nutrition is not related to physical growth.

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Definitions:

Splenic Flexure

The part of the colon that bends near the spleen, connecting the transverse colon to the descending colon.

Colon

A part of the large intestine that absorbs water and salts from food and plays a crucial role in the digestive system.

Mastication

The process of chewing food in preparation for swallowing and digestion.

Hepatic Flexure

The hepatic flexure is the bend in the colon near the liver, marking the transition from the ascending colon to the transverse colon.