NUTRITION IN THE LIFE CYCLE 8-10

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Girls tend to gain more body fat while boys tend to gain more muscle mass during adolescence

True

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There is significant growth in internal body organs during adolescence

True

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Growth spurt for adolescent girls start at __ and peaks at __

9 years and 11.5 years

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Growth spurt for adolescent boys starts at __ and peaks at __

11 years and 13.5 years

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Adolescent food intake is influenced by __

Psychosocial factors (media, peer pressure, advertising

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Health and nutrition related behaviors during adolescence

Snacking

Meal skipping

Vegetarianism

Physical activity

Obesity

Eating away from home

Inappropriate slimming

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Energy needs during adolescence are influenced by?

Basal metabolism rate

Pubertal growth and development

Activity levels

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The energy and protein requirements in adolescence

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What is the daily calcium requirement in adolescence

1300mg

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What is the iron requirements in adolescent males and females respectively

11.3mg and 14.4mg

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Why do adolescent girls require more iron as compared to males?

Due to blood loss during menstruation