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Nutritional Guidelines during Adolescence
Presented India by Varsha KoppikarViews
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Case Description
Adolescents require more nutrients and calories to support their growth and development. A balanced diet during adolescence should include a variety of foods from all food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and dairy. Adolescents should limit their intake of added...
Case Summary
- Adolescence, defined globally as 10-19 years and in India as 10-18 years, is a crucial period characterized by rapid physical, psychological, and sexual growth. India has the largest adolescent population globally, representing a significant demographic with unique health and nutritional needs. Unhealthy eating habits, influenced by fast food marketing and readily available processed foods, contribute to malnutrition and chronic diseases among Indian adolescents.
Speaker Profile
Varsha Koppikar
Format Head - Nutrition Welness at cure.fit (cult.fit)Varsha is a Registered Dietician (Indian Dietetic Association )& certified clinical researcher with over 23 years of experience. She has vast experience in the fields of endocrinology, diabetes, cardiology, maternal health & lifestyle management. She believes in counseling patients holistically focusing not only on Diet and meal plans but lifestyle modification & behavioral changes. She has hands-on experience of 10+ years in the field of clinical research across multi-year, multi-drug long-term studies through phase II & III trials. Varsha completed her B.Sc. in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics and Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition at the Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science, Bombay University. A keen fitness enthusiast who loves experimenting on healthy recipes, practices yoga, meditation & brisk walking to keep herself fit. She spends her free time reading, traveling and exploring different places.
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