When providing nutritional guidance,the nurse shares with the mother of an 8-year-old client that children of this age need to:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

School-age children's diets should be carefully assessed for adequate protein and vitamins A and C.School-age children frequently fail to eat a proper breakfast and have unsupervised intake at school.An increase in B complex vitamins is needed to support heightened metabolic activity of the adolescent,and the pregnant woman has a need to significantly increase iron intake.Increased energy needs are expected in the adolescent period.

When Providing Nutritional Guidance,the Nurse Shares with the Mother of an 8-Year-Old