How does the use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs affect the nutritional status of adolescents?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Energy intake that results from the consumption of alcohol may displace energy intake from food. Because alcohol does not provide micronutrients, the overall dietary quality would be reduced in an individual who consumed alcohol frequently. The use of tobacco increases vitamin C requirements. The use of recreational drugs may result in increased intakes of snack foods and other highly refined simple carbs which are high in sodium and fat and low in micronutrients.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An unhealthful aspect of the traditional Mexican diet is the frequent consumption of ____

a. tomatoes, chilies, and onions b. flour tortillas, chorizo, and eggs c. corn tortillas, amaranth, and rice d. pinto beans, jicama, and avocado e. red meat, poultry, and olive oil

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The maintenance of constant internal conditions by the body’s control systems is called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Breast milk production requires approximately ________ kilocalories per day.

A. 800 B. 1,000 C. 200 D. 400

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