Developmental Competence: Adolescence

Question 1

_________ are characterized by rapid physical growth and endocrine and hormonal changes

Answer 1

adolescence

Question 2

what requirements increase to meet this demand of rapid physical growth and endocrine and hormonal changes in adolescence

Answer 2

caloric and protein requirements increase

Question 3

because of bone growth and increasing muscle mass (and, in girls, the onset of MENARCHE), ______ and ____ requirements also increase

Answer 3

calcium and iron requirements increase

Question 4

Increased requirements cannot be met by three meals per day; therefore, nutritious _____ play an important role in achieving adequate nutrient intake

Answer 4

nutritious snacks

Question 5

In general, boys grow ___ and have less ____ than girls

Answer 5

boys grow taller and have less body fat than girls