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NUTRITION DURING ADOLESCENCE

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 Introduction Physical growth during adolescence plays a considerable role in deciding food requirements. Adolescents undergo a second large growth spurt before reaching adulthood.  This rapid growth is accompanied by sexual maturation. The remarkable body changes in adolescent period occur from hormonal effects regulating the development of boys and girls characteristics.  In this phase of a girl/boy food plays very important part in fulfil the need of body changes. Advice For Promoting Good Eating Habits Adolescents both girls/boys should have three regular meals based on a variety of foods. Use the three food groups as a guide to select foods. This is the only sure way by which they can get all the necessary nourishment each day. Good mixtures of foods should be eaten at breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Breakfast  We all know among all three meals breakfast is the most important one. A healthy breakfast helps students to concentrate on their studies properly. An...