Nutrition in Adolescence

Jamie S. Stang, Brittany Stotmeister

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Abstract

This chapter provides a brief overview of physical and cognitive growth and development during adolescence and how these drastic changes may impact eating behaviors. Body and weight dissatisfaction, meal skipping and snacking in place of eating meals are frequent behaviors that can impact health. Annual screening for weight status and hypertension are recommended; however, screening for hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance is recommended only for obese adolescents or those with a significant family history of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. A staged approach to weight management is recommended based on degree of adiposity and the presence of comorbidities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages29-39
Number of pages11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
VolumePart F3929
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© Springer International Publishing AG 2017.

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent nutrition
  • Adolescent obesity
  • Disordered eating

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