A preschool child's caloric need is to ____ calories per day, as a 7- to 10-year-old child's caloric need is to ____ calories per day.

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According to the USDA's dietary guidelines, preschool children (ages 2-5) require 1,000-1,400 calories per day and 7-10-year-old children require 1,400-2,000 calories per day. Therefore, choice B is the closest match with a range of 1,500-1,700 calories per day for preschoolers and 2,400 calories per day for 7-10-year-olds.

A Preschool Child's Caloric Need Is to ____ Calories Per