Adolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

• FCS 2472C
• M. Burns, PhD, RD

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Growth and Development

• Puberty
• Girls 10-13 years
• Boys 12-15 years
• Physiological changes
• Due to growth spurt
• Psychosocial changes

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Nutritional Needs

• Greatest during adolescence.
• Differ by age and gender.
• Energy needs per kg of wt
• Decrease with age
• Protein needs
• Boys have a greater need

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Nutritional Needs

• Vitamins
• Increased need for many
• Nutrient-dense foods
• Minerals
• Iron, calcium, zinc

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Food For Thought

• What are some typical eating habits of
  adolescents?
• What are the ramifications of the habits?

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Factors Influencing Intake

• Environmental concerns
• Vegetarian dieting
• Athletics
• Increased needs
• Body image
• Dieting

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Factors Influencing Intake

• Sexual activity
• Nutritional effects of oral contraceptives.
• Pregnancies?
• Alcohol use

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Just a Taste

• How does alcohol use affect the nutritional
  status of the user?