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The use of drugs in which the consumer is at risk leads to a condition known as

  1. Drug abuse

  2. Drug misuse

  3. Druggist

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drug abuse is a patterned use of a drug in which the user consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others, and is a form of  substance-related disorder. The exact cause of drug abuse is not clear, with theories including: a genetic disposition; learned from others - or a habit which if addiction develops, manifests as a chronic debilitating disease.

So, the correct answer is 'Drug abuse'.

The study of the action of drugs is known as

  1. Pharmacology

  2. Physiology

  3. Pharmaceutical chemistry

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A

Which of the following constitutes the right meal for adolescents?

  1. Chips, noodles and coke

  2. Chapatti, dal and vegetables

  3. Rice, noodles and burger

  4. Vegetable cutlets, chips and lemon drink


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A small, 6-inch chapati contains 71 calories, 3 grams of protein, 0.4 gram of fat and 15 grams of carbohydrates, including 2 grams of fiber. The chapati is lower in calories and provides more protein and fiber. For most vegetarians, dal is one of the main protein sources. Legumes have protein, and they tend to be good sources of several minerals like potassium and magnesium. Pulses (which most dals are made up off) normally have higher protein content. They contain 18 to 22% gms of protein while the remaining percentage is of carbohydrates. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. 

If an adolescent does not eat sufficient fresh fruits and vegetables, he will be deficient of

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin D

  3. Vitamin C

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vegetables and fruits are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fibre, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C. 

Which of the following is the simplest functional food?

  1. Margarine with sterol extract

  2. Oatmeal

  3. Orange juice with calcium

  4. Chocolates


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Food substances that are modified and provides us with health benefits and lowers the risk of diseases are called as the functional food. An example of functional food is oatmeal as it provides soluble fiber and helps to lower the cholesterol. Thus the correct answer is option B.