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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Nutrition and Health (United Kingdom) |
Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Pages | 29-39 |
Number of pages | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2017 |
Publication series
Name | Nutrition and Health (United Kingdom) |
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Volume | Part 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