Malnourishment Is Most Harmful During

question 154

Multiple Choice

Malnourishment is most harmful during

• A) adolescence.
• B) middle childhood.
• C) the preschool years.
• D) infancy.

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Psychoactive Drug

Any substance that alters mood, perception, or thought; called a controlled substance if approved for medical use.

Illicit Drug

Substances whose production, sale, or use is prohibited by law, including drugs that are subject to drug control and prohibition policies.

Narcotic

A drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one.

Amphetamines

A class of stimulant drugs that affect the central nervous system, increasing alertness, concentration, and physical energy.