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A simple estimate of energy needs for a person who wishes to gradually gain weight is ______ kcal/lb/d.

On average, the dietary patterns of adolescents are low in

In the United States and Canada, refined grain products are fortified with ______ to decrease rates of neural tube defects.

Because calorie needs decline with age while micronutrient needs remain the same (or increase), meal planning for older adults should emphasize ______ foods.

For a young adult who runs in a marathon, which option is best for hydration and physical performance during the event?

When calculating the protein needs for the female during lactation, add ______ grams per day to her pre-pregnancy protein needs.

​A new mother goes to visit a friend. She is gone longer than she had planned and is not able to breastfeed her baby until she returns 6 hours later. Which problem is she most likely to experience?

Mrs. Hawkins is 5’4″ and weighs 150 pounds. Calculate her BMI. How would you classify her weight status?

Lila’s birth weight was 7 lb 8 oz (~3400 g). By the time she was five days old, her weight had decreased to 6 lb 12 oz (~3060 g). Is Lila getting enough to eat?

To quickly estimate a target kilocalorie intake for an adult who would like to lose about 1 pound per week, multiply weight (in pounds) by ______ kcal/lb/d.