Why is too much attention and care required for adolescent population?

1.	Why is too much attention and care required for adolescent population?
Answer» • Adolescent population constitutes 1/5^th of the total population of India. Adolescents are generally grouped in the age group of 10-19 yrs. They are the most important resources of the future. • Nutrition requirement of adolescents are higher than those of a normal child or adult. • Poor nutrition can lead to deficiency and stunted growth but in India, the diet available to adolescents is inadequate in all nutrients. A large number of adolescent girls suffer from anemia. Their problems have so far not received adequate attention in the process of development.

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• Adolescent population constitutes 1/5^th of the total population of India. Adolescents are generally grouped in the age group of 10-19 yrs. They are the most important resources of the future.

• Nutrition requirement of adolescents are higher than those of a normal child or adult.

• Poor nutrition can lead to deficiency and stunted growth but in India, the diet available to adolescents is inadequate in all nutrients. A large number of adolescent girls suffer from anemia. Their problems have so far not received adequate attention in the process of development.

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