Introduction

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)
Lesson 16:Nutritional requirements for Adolescence

Introduction

  • The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is called adolescence with accelerated physical, biochemical and emotional development.
  • The final growth spurt occurs during this period.
  • The growth spurt of boys is slower than that of girls. There are many body changes due to influence of hormones.
  • Most noticeable changes are increase in height and weight and development of secondary sexual characteristics. Girls usually attain menarche during this growth spurt.
  • They attain their adult stature between 18-20 but bone mass continues to increase upto age of 25.
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