Question

2 — children (5-12)
learning objective: determine the nutritional needs of children.

which of the following is true regarding iron and children?

a.) iron is only needed in small amounts for girls and boys.

b.) boys need more iron in order to build lean body mass, but girls do not need additional iron.

c.) girls need more iron because of menstruation, but boys do not need much iron.

d.) girls need more iron because of menstruation, and boys need more iron to help develop lean body mass.

Explanation:

• Option a: Iron is essential for growth in children, and needs aren't just "small amounts" as it's vital for blood and tissue development, so a is wrong.
• Option b: Girls (once menstruating) need additional iron due to blood loss, so saying girls don't need additional iron is incorrect.
• Option c: Boys also need iron for muscle/lean body mass development during growth, so saying boys don't need much iron is wrong.
• Option d: Girls need more iron due to menstrual blood loss, and boys need iron to support the development of lean body mass as they grow, which matches nutritional needs for children's iron requirements.

Answer:

d.) Girls need more iron because of menstruation, and boys need more iron to help develop lean body mass.