Question

​Children in the U.S. who live in poverty are most likely to experience:

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: D. A steady diet of inexpensive, low-nutrient foods.

Explanation:

There is extensive medical research that analyzes the nutritional status of children living in poverty, from the mother's nutritional status when being pregnant, to the weight and height of the new born as well as growth rates during childhood.

There has not been found a significant difference in food energy intakes among poor and non poor families in the U.S., however there is a difference in the quality and nutritional value of the food consumed. Children living in poverty consume higher amounts of saturated fat, higher cholesterol consumption and a diet based mostly on carbohydrates. Although it is a steady diet, it is made up of low-nutrient foods, largely due to the fact that this type of food is less expensive.