2.5.2 - Adolescence
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Practice Questions
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What mineral is essential for building strong bones?
💡 Hint: Think about what kids need for their skeletal growth.
What is the stage after childhood?
💡 Hint: This stage involves teenagers.
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Which nutrient is particularly important for adolescent girls to prevent anemia?
💡 Hint: Think about what nutrients are involved in blood health.
True or False: Adolescents need to consume more calories due to rapid growth.
💡 Hint: Consider the needs based on growth phases.
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Create a nutritional guideline for a peer group of adolescents that addresses their unique caloric and nutrient needs. Justify your food group selections and recommended servings.
💡 Hint: Consider daily activity levels and basic nutritional requirements tailored for teenagers.
Design a meal plan that not only meets basic nutritional needs but also considers any potential dietary restrictions (vegetarian, lactose intolerant, etc.). Discuss your choices.
💡 Hint: Remember to balance the plates while considering restrictions.
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