Nutrition During Adolescence

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NUTRITION
DURING
ADOLESCENCE
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Nutritional needs during adolescence are more
individualized than during other periods of life.
They depend on the timing and duration of the

growth spurt, which can vary from person to person
and is different for males and females.
Protein needs vary with the degree of growth and

development, and requirements based on
developmental age are more accurate than those
based on chronological age.
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GROWTH AND
DEVELOPMENT
DURING
ADOLESCENCE
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During adolescence, increases in lean body mass,
skeletal mass, and body fat that occur during
puberty influence energy and nutrient needs.
The growth rate is different for boys and girls and

each growth rate is individualized.
GIRLS GET A HEAD START...
In girls, the growth spurt usually begins between ages
10 and 11, peaks at age 12, and ceases at age 15.
Girls have lower caloric needs during this time because

of more fat deposition
...BUT BOYS BONE UP
In boys, the growth spurt usually begins between ages
12 and 13, peaks at age 14, and stops at age 19.
Boys experience and increase in muscle mass, bone,

and lean body tissue, they have higher caloric needs
during this stage
NUTRIENT NEEDS
Adolescent boys require 2,500-3,000 cal/day.
Those who participate in sports may need up to

3,000 cal/day.
Three servings of dairy products per day are

recommended to help adolescents meet their calcium
requirements of 1,300 mg/day.
WHAT ARE THOSE NUTRIENTS?
Zinc again!
is important for its role in sexual maturation.
males who are deficient in zinc - growth failure
and delayed sexual development.
Focus on folate
poor folate status can be an issue for
adolescent females who become pregnant.
can increase the incidence of spina bifida
and neural tube defects.
DEVELOPING A
HEALTHFUL DIET Many adolescents in the United
States eat low-nutrient, high-calorie,
high-sugar, high-fat foods. Usually,
these diets fall short of meeting the
recommended requirements outlined by
the Food Guide Pyramid. Many
adolescents, especially adolescent
girls, also don't consume adequate
amounts of vitamins and minerals.
SNACK ATTACK
Usually, adolescents get one-fourth to one-third of
all their energy and major nutrients from snacks.
Although snacking seems like a nutritional problem, it
can become a healthy part of the adolescent diet.
Snacking habits can be slightly altered to allow the
adolescent independence in choices and to help
establish a healthful lifelong eating pattern.
WHAT ARE THE
NUTRITIONAL CONCERNS?
Some common nutritional concerns for adolescents
include:
Dieting & eating Oral

disorders contraceptive use
Calcium deficiency Special diets
Athletes
Tobacco & alcohol
use
DIET AND EATING DISORDERS
Because of preoccupations with appearance and peer

acceptance, adolescents are notorious for fad dieting.
Meals are skipped, food intake is severely restricted, or
whole food groups may be cut out of the diet. Dieting
behaviors should be monitored because they may lead to
more serious eating disorders. Dieting behaviors should be
of particular concern in an adolescent who isn't over-
weight.
CALCIUM Inadequate calcium intake is a
common concern, especially
DEFICIENCY for teenage girls, because
lack of calcium during this
critical time can greatly
affect the development of
osteoporosis later in life.
TOBACCO & ALCOHOL USE
The use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs can also

impact an adolescent’s nutritional health. It’s important
to discuss these issues to make them aware of the
adverse effects associated with these substances.
Tobacco, which may be consumed by an adolescent who’s

trying to lose weight, has been associated with a range of
health problems, most of which don’t manifest during
adolescence.
some form of birth control
to decrease or regulate
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
bleeding associated with
menstruation.
may be a concern for

weight-conscious teens
because these forms have
been reported to increase
appetite.
may also help with
iron deficiency
problems.
SPECIAL DIETS
Some adolescents, such as
athletes and vegetarians,
choose to consume special diets
that can affect their nutritional
requirements.
ATHLETES
Athlete’s dietary intake should continue to follow
Food Guide Pyramid recommendations
An athlete may require 500 to 1,500 extra

calories per day to meet his energy needs.
Protein should supply 15% to 20% of total
calories
KEEP AN EYE ON IRON
Iron loss during exercise puts
an athlete at higher risk for
developing iron deficiency
anemia.
Iron status should be
monitored in athletes,
especially vegetarians and
females who have begun
menstruating
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They depend on the timing and duration of the

Protein needs vary with the degree of growth and

The growth rate is different for boys and girls and

Girls have lower caloric needs during this time because

Boys experience and increase in muscle mass, bone,

Those who participate in sports may need up to

Three servings of dairy products per day are

Dieting & eating Oral

Calcium deficiency Special diets

Because of preoccupations with appearance and peer

The use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs can also

Tobacco, which may be consumed by an adolescent who’s

may be a concern for

An athlete may require 500 to 1,500 extra

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