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Health 7 - Week 3 - Nutrition For Adolescents
Health 7 - Week 3 - Nutrition For Adolescents
for
Adolescents
Nutrition refers to the intake
of food in relation to the
body’s dietary needs.
Why does adolescent nutrition important?
Calcium
Iron
Protein
Energy
Calcium
Adolescence is a crucial
period for
bone development .
Calcium is needed to reach the
largest amount of bone tissue or
what we call peak bone mass.
What does Calcium do?
Malnutrition is a condition in
which an individuals nutrient is
inadequate or unbalanced.
Protein-energy
malnutrition (PEM)
and micronutrient deficiencies
are our country’s leading
nutritional problems.
• Underweight is a weight that is
below desirable body weight
and overweight is a weight that
is higher than desirable body
weight.
• Micronutrient deficiency is the lack or
shortage of a substance, like vitamins
and minerals, that is essential in
small amounts for the proper growth
and metabolism.
What are the nutritional concerns
of adolescents?
1. Skipping breakfast
2. Poor selection of foods
eaten during meals/lunch
3. Poor snacking choices
4. Practice of fad diets to lose
weight
5. Eating disorders
What are the negative effects of
malnutrition among adolescents?