Question

The right meal for adolescents consists of

• A. Chips, noodles, coke
• B. Chapati, dal, vegetables
• C. Rice, noodles and burger
• D. Vegetable cutlets, chips, and lemon drink

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Chapati, dal, vegetables

The correct option is (B):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. The individuals in the age group of 10 to 19 years are called adolescents.
2. This period of transition between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence.
3. During the adolescence period the individuals are developing both mentally and physically and for proper growth and development, an adolescent should have a balanced diet.
4. A balanced diet can be defined as a diet that contains all necessary components in adequate amounts to provide nutrition to our body.
5. It includes protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
6. Chapati is a source of carbohydrates, dal provides protein and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Chips, noodles, and coke are junk food.
2. They are unhealthy for adolescents.

Option (C):

1. Rice is a source of carbohydrates, but noodles and burgers are junk food.

Option (D):

1. Though vegetable cutlet and lemon drink can be considered in a balanced diet but chips are unhealthy for health.

Final answer:

The right meal for adolescents consists of chapati, dal, vegetables