When comparing the nutritional requirements of infants and preschoolers, it can be said that
A) infants and preschoolers have the same nutritional requirements.
B) preschoolers need significantly less vitamin intake than infants.
C) preschoolers need significantly more fat than infants.
D) preschoolers need to consume fewer calories per pound than infants.

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Infants have a higher metabolic rate and are growing rapidly, which requires a higher caloric intake per pound of body weight compared to preschoolers. As children grow older, their growth rate slows down, and thus, their caloric needs per pound decrease.

When Comparing the Nutritional Requirements of Infants and Preschoolers, It