Role of Nutrition in Adolescence
Adolescence & Nutrition Adolescence (10-19 years) is a phase of life which has recently gained recognition as a distinct phase of life with its own special needs. This phase is characterized by acceleration of physical growth and, psychological and behavioral changes thus bringing about transformation from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence refers to the period of human growth that occurs between childhood and Adulthood. Adolescence begins at around age 10 and ends around age 21. Adolescence can be broken into three stages: 1. Early Adolescence 2. Middle Adolescence 3. Late Adolescence Early Adolescence Or Puberty: Puberty is the time when your child moves through a series of significant, natural and healthy changes. These physical, psychological and emotional changes signal your child is moving from childhood to adolescence. Changes in puberty include: Physical growth and development inside and outside children’s bodies Changes to childr...