Pre-adolescence refers to the stage prior to adolescence and falls between 11-12 years. In terms of growth and development Adolescence (13-18 years) is a key period eg: adolescents achieve the final 15-20 percent of their adult height and gain 50 percent of their adult weight. Not just this they also accumulate 40 percent of their adult bone mass.
Ensuring that your teenager is meeting her/his nutritional needs becomes important keeping in mind the above facts.
At N U T R E W I S E we can provide you with a Nutritional/Diet Plan for your adolescent based on her/his activity level, Body Mass Index (BMI), lifestyle and any particular issue you might want to address.
You can also get sound nutritional advice on a variety of topics including:
- Adolescent nutrient requirements: Energy, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat and Micronutrients
- Body Image, Weight Imbalances & Dieting
- Eating Disorders (also refer Medical Nutrition Therapy): Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
- Concerns like: Acne, Hair fall, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Anemia |
