Adolescent Health and Well-Being: A Holistic Approach

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Adolescence is a significant transformative phase in the development of an individual. The current generation of Adolescents is growing up at a time of unprecedented change in Food Environments and Technology. Regular physical activity has a major role in holistic development of an individual. Not only the physical health but also catering to the mental health of Adolescents is equally important. As we are in the growing phase of innovations and technology, there is a real place for Adolescent’s immunisation.

Adolescence is a unique period of nutritional vulnerability. Even if the nutritional problems of micronutrient deficiency and undernutrition persist, overweight and obesity are increasing rapidly. Nutritional status in adolescent development extends beyond musculoskeletal growth to cardiorespiratory fitness, neurodevelopment and immunity. High rates of early Adolescent pregnancy in many countries hampers the growth and nutrition of female Adolescents, which affect the nutritional status of next generation.

Adolescence is a critical point of intervention for current, future and intergenerational health. Based on this thought, our course will provide a basic concept of nutrition and wellbeing, normal physiology and metabolic demands of Adolescents, special needs of this age group, high risk behaviours among Adolescents, behavioral modifications to acquire healthy habits and a guide to get optimum growth and development during this period. It will encompass a holistic care of Adolescent age group.

Intended audience: PG students in Community Medicine, Students from Health and Allied Disciplines, Nursing students, Researchers working in food sciences, Fitness coaches, Public Health Professionals, Health and Nutrition Professionals, Professionals of Developmental Institutions and IITs, Frontline health workers, Families having adolescent as family member etc.

Prerequisites: Graduate degree in any Health Sciences or Allied Discipline