Question

which statement does the nurse include when providing patient education regarding gastrointestinal system changes in middle childhood? select all that apply. one, some, or all responses may be correct. sense of taste sharpens. less caloric intake is required. stomach capacity decreases. snacks more than in early childhood. rate of stomach emptying increases. preferences for specific foods develop.

Explanation:

In middle childhood, the sense of taste sharpens as taste - buds develop further. Children in this stage have a lower energy demand, so less caloric intake is required. They also develop preferences for specific foods. Stomach capacity increases rather than decreases, and the rate of stomach emptying slows down. Snacking patterns may change but not necessarily increase compared to early childhood.

Answer:

Sense of taste sharpens.
Less caloric intake is required.
Preferences for specific foods develop.