Adolescence is the future generation of any country. Their nutritional needs are critical for the wellbeing of a society; but for many years, their health has been neglected because they are considered to be less vulnerable to diseases compared to relatively young children or the old people. If the adolescents are well-nourished, they can make optimal use of their skills, talents and energies and would be healthy and responsible citizens. Adolescence, a second period of rapid growth may serve as an opportunity for compensating faltered early childhood growth though the potential for significant catch-up is limited. Poor nutrition starts before birth and goes into adolescence and adult life and can span into generations. Investing in nutrition throughout the life-cycle will have both short-term as well as long-term benefits of economic and social significance.

Autorentext

Dr. Ishrat Rafique Eshita, completed MBBS, MPH(Public Health). Also got MD & DO Licenses of American Medical Association in Hyperbaric Medicine. Member of Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council, American Medical Student Association, American College of Hyperbaric Physician, British Association of Cancer Research, Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society.