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Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood marked by rapid physical and psychological changes. These changes include growth of secondary sex characteristics like breasts and pubic hair for girls and facial hair and deepening voice for boys. This document discusses the physical, psychological, nutritional and hygiene challenges adolescents face as their bodies develop into adulthood. Maintaining proper nutrition, hygiene and avoiding risky behaviors is important for health during this transition period.

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Presentation Module 3

Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood marked by rapid physical and psychological changes. These changes include growth of secondary sex characteristics like breasts and pubic hair for girls and facial hair and deepening voice for boys. This document discusses the physical, psychological, nutritional and hygiene challenges adolescents face as their bodies develop into adulthood. Maintaining proper nutrition, hygiene and avoiding risky behaviors is important for health during this transition period.

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Lesson 1

Development Tasks and Challenges


experienced during Adolescence
• Adolescence is a period of transition
when the individual changes—
physically and psychologically—from
a child to an adult.
• It is a period when rapid
physiological and psychological
changes demand new social roles to
take place.
Physical changes during Adolescence - At a glance
GIRLS, you might start to see early
physical changes from about 10 or 11
years, but they might start as early as 8
years or as old as 13 years. These
physical changes during puberty
include:

development of breast
changes in body shape and height
growth of pubic and body hair
onset of menstruation or monthly
period
BOYS, physical changes usually start at
around 11 or 12 years, but they might
start as young as 9 years or as old as 14
years.
These physical changes include:

growth of the penis and testes


(testicles)
changes in body shape and height
erections with ejaculation
growth of body and facial hair
changes in voice.
BODY IMAGE CONCERNS

It is within the context described above


that children and adolescents begin to
form their perception of their own
bodies – their body image.
Can be defined as the subjective
evaluation of one’s body and
appearance (Smolak & Thompson
2009).
NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND HYGIENE

Nutrition and dietary habits during adolescence

Adolescence is a period of rapid physical


growth, with a corresponding increase in
nutritional requirements to support the
increase in body mass and to build up
stores of nutrients.
The daily intake of nutritional requirements increases according
to the following factors:

 AGE: at the beginning of puberty, with the increase of


height and at the last stage of adolescence;
 GENDER: adolescent girls require 10% more
nutrients, iron and iodine in particular than boys;
 PREGNANCY: during the second half in particular, as
well as during the first six months of breastfeeding, it
is advised that the first pregnancy after marriage be
postponed at least until the girl is over 18 years old
because it might not be possible to meet added
nutritional requirements, especially among middle
income and poor families; and
 ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS: heavy physical sports in
particular such as swimming, running, and ball games
Improving the nutrition of adolescents

Adolescent nutrition can be improved through


several measures including:
 recognition of the increased nutritional
requirements of adolescents;
 nutritional education for the promotion of
healthy dietary habits stated below;
 adequate diet at specific times;
 control of excessive indulgence in food,
especially those foods high in sugar and fat;
Adolescent nutrition can be improved through
several measures including:
 minimizing the intake of sweets and snacks
between main meals, especially junk food
snacks;
 regular physical exercise to burn excess
calories and to strengthen muscles;
 regular intake of breakfast;
 use of sugar replacement if prone to obesity;
and
 ensuring that poultry and poultry products,
including meat are well-cooked, and clean.
Major Health Concerns of Adolescents

 OBESITY: Obesity is a grave nutritional problem


for adolescents. It simply means that the energy
intake exceeds the amount of energy
consumed, and the residual difference
accumulates in the body to cause fat.
 ANEMIA: is the most prevalent nutritional
deficiency in the world, affecting no less than two
billion people.
:Primarily caused by iron deficiency, its
acute symptoms manifest particularly
among adolescent girls.
:teenage girls need 10% more iron than
boys of the same age because of blood loss
in menstruation.
Major Health Concerns of Adolescents

ODINE DEFICIENCY
: Iodine is a basic life element for
humans.
: Iodine deficiency leads to goiter,
abortion and mental retardation.
-Deficiency means a severe lack of
nutrition needed that might have a
pathological effect.
 DEPRESSION: The term “depression” is often
used in daily conversation to refer to bouts of
sadness, moodiness or disappointment that
last for a few days.
 SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDS):
The lifestyles adopted by adolescents and
youth will largely decide their risks of having
sexually transmitted disease and HIV
infection. It must be understood that these
age groups are vulnerable to such
infections.
Adolescence is a time to build on these basics

• Good hygiene habits in childhood are


a great foundation for good hygiene
in the teenage years. And if you’ve
got open, honest communication
with your child, it’ll make it easier to
talk about the personal hygiene
issues that come up in adolescence.
Why good personal hygiene matters?

Keeping your body clean is an


important part of staying healthy.
The simple act of washing hands
before eating and after using the toilet
is a proven and effective tool in
fighting germs to avoid sickness.
Being clean and well-presented is also
an important part of gaining
confidence for teenagers.
Helping adolescent child with the basics of personal hygiene:
 BODY ODOR: Regular changing of underwear and other
clothes worn next to the skin is especially important.
 SMELLY FEET: One can avoid this by giving your feet extra
attention while taking a shower, and making sure they
are completely dry before putting your socks and shoes
on.
 DENTAL HYGIENE: Brushing teeth twice a day, flossing
and going to the dentist regularly are vital to avoid bad
breath, gum problems and tooth decay.
 GIRLS: Although all teenagers have the same basic
hygiene issues, girls will be needing help to manage their
monthly periods.
 BOYS: Boys will need advice about shaving (how to do it
and when to start), looking after their genitals, and about
bodily fluids.
 SPECIAL NEEDS:
• Young people with special needs are likely be
needing extra support with their personal
hygiene.
• When you are thinking about how to discuss
14 hygiene to a child with special needs,
his/her learning ability and style might be a
factor.
• You may consider breaking the hygiene tasks
(such as showering, shaving, using deodorant
and cleaning teeth) into small steps. This way,
they might be easier for adolescent to learn.

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