To understand the relationship between nutrition and growth and development during adolescence.
To recognize and understand the major nutrition-related and other health problems of adolescents and discuss the consequences
To gain an understanding of the social and environmental factors that influence food behavior, dietary intake and physical activity patterns of the adolescents
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Unit I:
UNIT I
Growth and Development during Adolescence
Adolescence: Meaning , Developmental task and stages
Physical Changes
Sexual Changes
Psychosocial Changes
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Unit II:
UNIT II
Nutritional and Food requirement of Adolescents
Nutrient requirement – Energy, protein, Fat and Essential fatty acids, Minerals and Vitamins
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