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Question
What is adolescence?
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Solution
- The term adolescence is derived from the Latin word ‘adolescere’, meaning ‘to grow’ or ‘grow to maturity’.
- It is the stage of a child’s physical and mental development that transitions between the ages of 10 and 19.
- Biologically, it is a physical transition marked by the onset of puberty and termination of physical growth in an individual.
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| S. No. | Food items | Major Nutrient | Functions |
| 1. | Pulses and nuts | ||
| 2. | Oranges and Amla | ||
| 3. | Sugar, Roti | ||
| 4. | Oils | ||
| 5. | Vegetables |
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| 1. | Calcium | a. | Salt |
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| 4. | Minerals | d. | Pulses |
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