During adolescence, children undergo rapid changes in their physical, mental, emotional and social growth. These changes can influence how they feel, think and interact with others. Their behaviours and decisions made during this time may also have health consequences that can impact the course of a lifetime.1 Parents can help set up their adolescent child for a healthy life and take advantage of this last major growth spurt through good nutrition.
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References:
1World Health Organization. Adolescent Development.
https://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/topics/adolescence/development/en/2World Health Organization. Health for the World’s Adolescents. A Second Chance in the Second Decade.
https://apps.who.int/adolescent/second-decade/section2/page3/adolescence-physical-changes.html3World Health Organization. Health for the World’s Adolescents. A Second Chance in the Second Decade.
https://apps.who.int/adolescent/second-decade/section2/page4/adolescence-neurodevelopmental-changes.html4World Health Organization. Health for the World’s Adolescents. A Second Chance in the Second Decade.
https://apps.who.int/adolescent/second-decade/section2/page5/adolescence-psychological-and-social-changes.html5World Health Organization. Health for the World’s Adolescents. A Second Chance in the Second Decade.
https://apps.who.int/adolescent/second-decade/section5/page2/unpacking-determinants.html