Prevention Of Nutritional Disorders In Adolescent Girls

Authors

  • Sushma Kumari Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Swasthvritta Shiva Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bilaspur, H.P. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Adolescent girls, Nutritional disorders, Diet & related rules

Abstract

Adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood characterized by puberty. It is a  growth spurt in which an individual undergoes various physical, physiological, emotional and social  changes. Therefore, nutritional needs are increased as compared to school years. An adolescent girl goes  through a lot of changes which may lead to a number of disorders if unnoticed. For example, menstruation  may lead to anaemia; hormonal changes may lead to obesity, infertility, PCOS, acne vulgaris and desire  to be slim may lead to anorexia nervosa or bulimia & other problems like mood swings etc. In adolescent  girls nutrition is of utmost importance because it will influence not only her own health but also health of  the next generation (foetus) during reproduction period. Many other disorders like diabetes mellitus,  dyslipidaemia, osteoporosis etc. may develop in later years. Such major health related problems can be  prevented by few changes in lifestyle such as modifying dietary habits, intake of balanced diet, physical  activities for digestion, absorption and assimilation of ingested food. These all are better described in  Ayurveda. Details will be provided in paper. 

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Published

2021-08-31

How to Cite

Kumari, S. (2021). Prevention Of Nutritional Disorders In Adolescent Girls. International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 4(8), 157–165. https://doi.org/10.48165/