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Nutritional requirements and risks for nutritional deficiencies
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This paper reviews adolescent-specific nutritional problems, and discusses priority issues for the health sector, particularly in developing countries. The paper indicates what are considered priority research needs in this age group
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Information about nutritional needs during adolescence |
General information about adolescent pregnancy as well as nutritional requirements
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Promotes healthy personal nutrition choices for adolescents and adults |
Discusses the nutritional requirements of adolescents with an emphasis on the different needs of young men and young women
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Information about how nutritional needs can be met through a varied vegetarian diet
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Adolescent nutritional problems are common in the U.S.A. and throughout the world. Some young people lack adequate food and others make poor food choices. Conflicting media messages confuse and overwhelm modern adolescents, while rapidly changing lifestyles interfere with family centered eating patterns.
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Information from the International Food Information Council Foundation
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This article is part of a series from the US FDA with important health information for teenagers
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Advice about maintaining a healthy diet based on the USDA Food Pyramid
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Physical Health