Question

1. compared to children, adolescents need for calcium is:

greater
lower
about the same

1. individuals who are baby boomers were born between:

1926-1939
1937-1945
1946-1964
1953-1972
1985-1996

1. meals served by the elderly nutrition program must provide at least 25% of the rda established by the food and nutrition board.

true
false

Explanation:

Question 54

Adolescents experience rapid bone growth and development, requiring more calcium to support skeletal maturation compared to children. Their growing bones need a higher intake of calcium for proper mineralization.

Baby Boomers are defined as individuals born between 1946 and 1964, following World War II, when there was a significant increase in birth rates. This period is widely recognized as the Baby Boom era.

The Elderly Nutrition Program (such as Meals on Wheels and congregate meal programs) requires that each meal provided meets at least 25% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for key nutrients established by the Food and Nutrition Board.

Answer:

Greater

Question 55