The document discusses the physical, social, and psychological changes that occur during adolescence. Physically, males and females experience changes like increased height and weight, development of sexual organs, and onset of menstruation in females. Adolescents also experience more independence from parents and expanded social circles. Their busy schedules can lead to improper eating habits like consuming fast food and sugary drinks. The document emphasizes the importance of adolescents making wise food choices and eating a balanced diet to support their development and changing nutritional needs.
8. A balanced diet is all the more
needed to support the rapid
physical changes that
adolescents experience.
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9. A balanced diet is all the more
needed to support the rapid
physical changes that
adolescents experience.
The Pinggang Pinoy® guide and
its recommended proportions
takes into consideration the
unique nutritional needs of
adolescents.
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12. Because adolescents rely less on
parents and caregivers to make
food choices for them, it is
important that adolescents learn
to make wise food choices.
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