NUTRITION AND DIET-RELATED PROBLEMS

Adolescence is a period of remarkable change. Nutrient requirements in crease to promote physical growth and development and adolescents begi n to make lifelong diet choices. These choices are often influenced by family, peers, and individual nutrition beliefs. This article address es typical problems and recommendations for normal adolescent nutritio n as well as nutrient needs for special conditions such as obesity, at hletics, and vegetarianism.