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Jordan is 2-year-old, cheerful boy, who likes to move around and play. He likes to pick up stuff with his hands. Yesterday, Jordan's mother has observed improvement whenever he uses his utensils when eating. When it comes to food preferences, Jordan often likes to eat meat but found dislike in eating vegetables. His mother attempts to make him eat vegetables by mixing them into cereals or oats, and even cuts them different shapes and sizes to entice Jordan to eat, but to no avail. Jordan is generally growing up well, but his mother worries that he might not find vegetables delectable and end up having bad healthy eating habits in the future.

1. What influence does rate of growth have on energy intake?

2. What could be the possible disorders or problems that Jordan may have if he does not learn how to include vegetables in his diet?

3. What would be the best advice to give Jordan's mother in this situation?