BIOL 233 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Soy Milk, Saturated Fat, Acne Vulgaris
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Osteoporosis: bone mass or density declines and bone quality deteriorates, leaving the bones fragile and vulnerable to fracture. The overall nutritional balance for children and adults are very similar. Many people thing they have food allergies than actually do. Lots of kids still starve to death every year. There is absolutely no relationship between sugar consumption and hyperactivity in children. It is normal for boys and girls to gain significant weight during adolescence. Adolescents have higher total calorie requirements than any other group (except pregnant and lactating women) Vitamins and minerals a child is likely to be deficient in: Children ages 4-8 may not get 10 milligrams of iron each day. 70% of us children don"t get enough vitamin d. A child"s diet may also be low in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin e. American children do not consistency meet the recommendations of myplate for the fruit, grain, and dairy groups.