FDNT 211: Under nutrition

Under nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 16:Nutritional requirements for Adolescence

Under nutrition

The weight deficit is a major factor, possibly related to the personal likes and dislikes and also a conscious attempt towards maintaining a low weight with the fear of becoming overweight. The following factors contribute to under nutrition in adolescence:

Avoiding healthy foods
Peer influence
Consciousness about weight
Skipping meals
Eating outside
Food fads
Emotional disturbance and early marriages

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