Children need small, nutrient-dense meals and snacks because they
A) have a short attention span.
B) have small stomachs and high nutrient needs.
C) need to expend more calories in playtime.
D) none of these are plausible reasons.

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Children have small stomachs and high nutrient needs. Their small stomachs cannot hold large meals, but they require a sufficient amount of nutrients for growth and development. Hence nutrient-dense small meals and snacks are necessary for them. Option A and C may be contributing factors but are not the primary reason for needing small, nutrient-dense meals and snacks. Option D is incorrect as B is a plausible reason.

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