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प्रश्न
Why should extra iron be incorporated in diet during pregnancy?
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उत्तर
- Supports increased blood volume: During pregnancy, a woman’s blood volume increases to fulfil the baby’s oxygen needs, and iron is required for haemoglobin production.
- Prevents anaemia: Adequate iron consumption helps avoid iron deficiency anaemia, which can cause fatigue and problems during pregnancy and delivery.
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State True or False:
To control common hazards of aging, adequate nutrition, and a well-balanced diet are important.
______ 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 |
List any two uses of calcium in the adolescent’s diet.
Define weaning.
Name the nutrients to be kept in mind while planning a nutritional snack for a school going child.
Discuss the diet of a preschool child.
Describe the maintenance of proper nutrition during adolescence.
Nutritional requirements of adolescents are higher than that of adults. Explain.
What is weaning?
