Tag: the age of adolescence
Questions Related to the age of adolescence
The conditions essential for good health are
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Physically fit and healthy
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Cleanliness
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Good social and economic condition
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All of the above
A person needs to be fit physically, mentally and socially. For being in good health, all the three aspects are interrelated.
Which of the following is/are not considered as a balanced diet for adolescence?
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Pulses
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Aerated drinks
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Alcohol
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Both B and C
Fast food, alcohol, aerated drinks are never healthy for any age groups. It is because the junk foods contain more oil, calories and sugars but no nutritional value. During adolescence, there is a more nutritional requirement. Thus, it is never advisory for that age group.
Why is it essential to take protein rich diet during puberty?
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To get sufficient energy
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For rapid growth and development
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For formation of strong bones and teeth
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To protect oneself from diseases
Protein rich foods are important for your child's growth and muscles development, specially during puberty. It also meets energy requirements too.
At puberty, a diet rich in proteins is essential for
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Supplying sufficient energy
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The formation of new cells for growth
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The formation of strong bones and teeth
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Protection from diseases
At puberty, a diet rich in proteins is essential for the formation of new cells for growth. Amino acids are assimilated and transformed by our body into other proteins which help in the building of new cells for growth.
Adolescents should be careful about what they eat, because
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Proper diet develops their brains.
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Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body.
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Adolescents feel hungry all the time.
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Taste buds are well developed in teenagers.
Our nutritional requirements change as we move through different life stages. Adolescence place extra demands on the body which need to be met by our daily diet to maintain the best of the health.
During adolescence, there is a growth spurt and the children need plenty of calories and nutrients.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (B), 'Proper diet is needed for the rapid growth taking place in their body'.
A dietary deficiency disease is
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Anaemia
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Diabetes
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Tetanus
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Cretinism
During puberty, one must eat
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Road side spicy food
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More sweets
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Calcium and vitamin rich food
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More of iron and mineral rich food
During puberty, one must have high calcium and vitamin rich food to help the bones and muscles grow long and strong.
Which amongst the following are the benefits of exercising?
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Decreasing the risk of developing diabetes
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Have strong muscles and bones
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Have a leaner muscular body
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All of the above
Everyone can get benefit from exercise, it helps us stay fit and healthy, exercise helps burn extra body fat, decreases the risk of diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Which of these is required in small quantity in our body?
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Carbohydrates
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Proteins
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Fats
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Vitamins
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are macronutrients which help in the body building mechanism. They regulate several metabolic functions inside the body. Carbohydrates are the major source of energy production in plants and animals. Proteins help in the body building mechanism. Fats are involved in the source of instant energy. Vitamins and minerals form the micro nutrients, i.e., required in small quantity in our body.
Why is personal hygiene important?
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To avoid minor infections
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To be more successful
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To be able to lift and carry equipment safely
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To keep the equipment clean
All parts of the body must be washed and cleaned every day. If cleanliness is not maintained, there are chances of catching bacterial infections.