# Adolescent Health and Well-Being: A Holistic Approach

- Institution: IIT Kharagpur
- Department: Multidisciplinary
- Taught by: Prof. Sumana Samanta, Prof. Parmeshwar Satpathy
- Level: Graduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Medicine and health
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/127105236)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/127105236)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

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

## Lectures

1. [Lecture 01 – Adolescent Health Statistics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/2f8ba16728ac) (YouTube)
2. [Lecture 02 – Introduction to Nutrition & Dietetics](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/2129921aa8cf) (YouTube)
3. [Lecture 03 – Role of Macronutrients](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/4c1b4bd74369) (YouTube)
4. [Lecture 04 – Role of Micronutrients](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/6814f057d917) (YouTube)
5. [Lecture 05 – Basics of Adolescent Mental Health](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/6e07564ce856) (YouTube)
6. [Lecture 06 – Physiological and Psychological changes during Adolescence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/d1f00cabb3bc) (YouTube)
7. [Lecture 07 – Special Nutritional Requirements in Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/3600b96df8ba) (YouTube)
8. [Lecture 08 – Malnutrition in Adolescents & their effects in Adult life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/ddda96d0d5cf) (YouTube)
9. [Lecture 09 – Adolescent Immunization](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/2b3839ac5a8b) (YouTube)
10. [Lecture 10 – High risk behaviour in Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/31b3397b9fc7) (YouTube)
11. [Lecture 11 - Nutrition Care Process](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/48edfcb59d38) (YouTube)
12. [Lecture 12 - Dietary Counseling and Nutrition Planning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/0f572f57a03c) (YouTube)
13. [Lecture 13 - Common Micronutrient Deficiency in Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/d1010ef15643) (YouTube)
14. [Lecture 14 - Eating Disorders in Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/08b258230acc) (YouTube)
15. [Lecture 15 - National Initiatives related to Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/30fc0107af0a) (YouTube)
16. [Lecture 16 – Behavior Modification for Weight Management](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/0defd6efb400) (YouTube)
17. [Lecture 17 - Adolescents And Physical Activity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/46f4e7bd45d9) (YouTube)
18. [Lecture 18 - Combating Special Situations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/2e0e67744cab) (YouTube)
19. [Lecture 19 - Legislations for Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/acf0b861ee10) (YouTube)
20. [Lecture 20 - Innovations for Holistic Well-being of Adolescents](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/127105236/9bec705bbbd9) (YouTube)