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प्रश्न
Discuss the need for adequate nutrition and a balanced diet for the elderly.
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उत्तर
- Adequate nutrition and a well-balanced di~t are of vital importance in old age to prevent and control the common hazards of aging.
- Many factors, like poor income, decreased mobility, social isolation, and depression, are known to affect the health and well-being of the elderly.
- Physiologically, obesity, diabetes, constipation, cardiovascular diseases, and osteoporosis have been identified as the most prevalent nutrition-related health problems in old age.
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To control common hazards of aging, adequate nutrition, and a well-balanced diet are important.
Adolescents have higher nutritional requirements because of their activity levels and ______.
______ food should start when a child is 4–6 months old.
Match the following
| Age | Requirement | ||
| 1. | Infants | A. | Complex Carbohydrates |
| 2. | Adolescents | B. | Additional calories |
| 3. | Lactating Mothers | C. | Breast Milk |
| 4. | Adults | D. | More Nutrients |
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List any two uses of iron in the adolescent's diet.
What is meant by anti-infective property of breast milk?
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Discuss the diet of a preschool child.
What are the advantages of breastfeeding a baby?
