Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescence is a period of life with specific health and developmental needs and rights.

• True

• False

Nutrients required in large quantity in the body are known as:

• Micro-nutrients

• Macro-Nutrients

• Vitamins

•Monitoring ---------------- is essential to determine the adequacy of energy intake for individual adolescents.

• Blood Pressure

• Body Mass Index

• MUAC Measurement

Important micro-nutrients are:

• Vitamin

• Iron

• Protein

• Calcium

• Zinc

Calcium is required for improved bone health.

• True

• False

This is energy giving foods:

• Pulses

• Milk

• Oil

• Fruit

This food is good for body building:

• Oil and Fat

• Eggs and pulses

• Fruits

Increase the use of processed foods rich in salt, sugar and fats.

• True

• False

Ensure moderate use of edible oils and animal foods and very less use of ghee/ butter/Vanaspati.

• True

• False

As per CNNS, what is the prevalence of anemia in Rajasthan among 10-19 year's age group.

• Less than 20%

• 24%-28%

• 30%-34%

• 50%