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mckaysavage Because school-age children are still growing, their nutritional intake is important. During middle childhood, energy intake (i.e., calories) must be sufficiently high to meet both growth and physical activity demands. Active children should aim to consume between 55 and 60% of their energy intake in the form of carbohydrates, less than 30% in the form of fats, and between 12 and 15% in the form of proteins. Protein is necessary for body growth, and thus protein requirements for children and adolescents are higher than for adults.
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