A mother and her 13-year-old daughter express their concern r/t the daughter's recent weight gain and her increase in appetite. Which of these statements represents information the nurse should discuss with them?

A) Dieting and exercising are necessary at this age.
B) Snacks should be high in protein, iron, and calcium.
C) Teenagers who have a weight problem should not be allowed to snack.
D) A low-calorie diet is important to prevent the accumulation of fat.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  After a period of slow growth in late childhood, adolescence is characterized by rapid physical growth and endocrine and hormonal changes. Caloric and protein requirements increase to meet this demand. Because of bone growth and increasing muscle mass (and, in girls, the onset of menarche), calcium and iron requirements also increase.

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