Self care Management and

Puberty related Health issues.

A. Self Management Skills
Poor eating habits
 Adolescent age are usually on their own, free to eat what they want,
when they want. They are thus likely to pile on large portions of
food, eat french fries and ice-creams for meals and indulge in
sugary and salty snacks to fuel late night sessions. In addition to
this, they may not get enough exercise.
 Here are some suggestions from the experts:
-Start each day with a nutritious breakfast.
-Teach yourself to eat when you're really hungry and stop when you're
comfortably full.
-Drink more water and fewer sugary drinks.
-Limit alcohol to 1-2 drinks per day.
Lack of sleep lack of physical activity

 Lack of sleep during the adolescent years interferes with these

processes and might interfere also with proper growth and
development.
 Teenagers need nine to ten hours sleep each night to feel well and
rested. So you should refrain from staying late at night playing
computer games, watching television or just staying awake doing
something. Insufficient sleep has negative effects on your growth
and development.
Dental problems (dental caries, malocclusions,
halitosis, gingivitits, periodontal disease)
The most common dental problems of teenagers include dental caries or tooth
decay, halitosis or bad breath, and gingivitis or swelling of the gums. Both dental
caries and gingivitis can lead to halitosis.
So tooth brushing after every 29  meal and flossing at least twice a day should take
at least a minimum of three minutes to remove all food particles lodged between the
teeth.
Dental problems can also be prevented by doing the following:
a.  Eating nutritious foods
b.  Limiting between-meal snacks, especially sweet and sticky foods
c. Brushing and flossing to remove plaque or tartar
d. Visiting the dentist regularly, at least twice a year
Postural problems 

 During the growth spurt, teenagers begin to grow at a rapid rate.

Teenagers who grow taller than their classmates may feel conscious
about their height.
 Bad postural can also leads to back pain which is common of
teenagers.
Body odor 

  During the early teen years, the sweat glands become more active.
When teenagers play actively or engage in sports or other physical
activities, they tend to perspire profusely.
 Take a bath or shower daily. Soap and water will remove bacteria
and excess oil on the skin. Apply deodorant or antiperspirant daily.
Be sure to bring extra clothes and change when needed. These may
prevent unpleasant body odor.
Health Concerns Related to Social Changes

 As teenagers you must develop social and communication skills to

have a healthy relationship with your family, friends, classmates and
other important people in your lives. Effective communication
involves exchanging ideas, feelings and viewpoints, and talking and
listening skills.
Health Concerns Related to Mental Changes

 Mood swings/intense emotions:

 Moodiness among girls may be due to changes in their estrogen
level while among boys, it may be due to changes in their
testosterone levels. These hormones can cause emotions to be very
intense and swing rapidly.
 These emotional swings will settle down as you enter the next stage
of your growth and development.
Problems related to sexual changes

  Adolescent boys experience “wet dreams” or nocturnal emission.

This is involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep. Although this
is quite disturbing, this is common among teenage boys during
puberty.