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There are two key reasons for interest in nutrition issues among adolescents. Numbering over one billion, they constitut

Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 5:23 pm
by answerhappygod
There are two key reasons for interest in nutrition issues amongadolescents. Numbering over one billion, they constitute roughly20% of the world population. This large number makes them importantas a group as the future economic prospects of any country willdepend on the health and education of adolescents today. Secondly,adolescence provides an opportunity to nurture the lifestyle habitsnecessary for a healthy productive life which avoids or reversesthe current trend towards obesity and premature cardiovasculardisease.
a) Discuss two (2) common healthissues in adolescents.
b) Describe two (2) pragmaticinterventions to address adolescents' health issues discussed asabove (a).