Adolescent Nutrition
By Jennifer Turley and Joan Thompson
© 2016 Cengage
Introduction
• The Physical, Cognitive, and Social Triad During
Adolescence
– Monitoring Good Nutrition During Adolescence
Growth and Development
• Nutrition Needs During Adolescence
– Energy and Nutrient Needs for Adolescents
• Adolescent Fitness and Lifestyle Management
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Adolescent Fitness Activities
Weight Gain in Adolescence
Food Intake Shifts and Imbalances
Disturbed and Distorted Adolescent Eating
Successful Growth and Development
• Dramatic growth, in
spurts
• At the epiphyseal plate
• Increased body weight
– Gender differences
Puberty
• Typical ages
• Ladies first
• Sexual
maturity
ratings
Cognitive and Social Changes During
Adolescence
• Ability to apply knowledge and think in
multidimensional and abstract ways
• Peer relationships become paramount
Nutrition Needs during Adolescence,
Part 1
• Calories needed for
growth
– EER
• Carbohydrate
– Same as adults
• Protein
– 0.95 gram/Kg (9-13 yrs)
– 0.85 gram/Kg (14-18 yrs)
• Fat
– 25-35% of Calories
– DRI for EFAs
Nutrition Needs during Adolescence,
Part 2
• Vitamins and minerals that support growth
and development: vitamin A, folate, zinc, and
vitamin C
• Vitamins and minerals needed for bone
growth: Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D
• Iron needs are high, growth and menstruation
• Unhealthy balance of sodium, potassium, and
water is common
Adolescent Fitness and Lifestyle
Management
60 minutes of physical activity daily
There are so many activities to do
Diet and Health Issues in Adolescence,
Part 1
• Weight gain and obesity in adolescence is
increasing
– Sets the stage for an unhealthy life
– Obesity prevention is needed
• Food intake shifts and imbalances occur
– Too much high Calorie, high solid fat and added sugar
foods with low levels of essential nutrients
– Too much sedentary behavior
– Drug, alcohol, and tobacco use
Diet and Health Issues in Adolescence,
Part 2
• Eating disorders
– See figure
• Skin disorders
– Acne
Some Summary Points, Part 1
• Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and sexual
maturation.
• Boys and girls progress through puberty in predictable
stages.
• Greater abstract thinking and problem solving skills.
• Increased emphasis on peer relationships.
• Proper adolescent nutrition will meet the increased
demand for Calories and protein and the unique
vitamins and minerals needed to support growth and
development.
References for this presentation are the same as those for this topic found in module 6 of the textbook
Some Summary Points, Part 2
• Adolescents need to engage in 60 minutes of
exercise every day.
• Adolescence is a common time for food intake
shifts to occur and eating disorders to begin.
• A healthy diet and active lifestyle during
adolescence can prevent obesity and promote
overall health and wellbeing throughout the
lifespan.
References for this presentation are the same as those for this topic found in module 7 of the textbook