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Nutritional Considerations for Adolescents
Adolescents undergo rapid physical, hormonal, and cognitive growth, making proper nutrition essential for their development. A well-balanced diet rich in proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals supports muscle growth, bone health, and energy levels. Key nutrients like calcium and vitamin D are crucial for bone development, while iron and folate help in red blood cell production and cognitive function. Inadequate nutrition during adolescence can lead to long-term health issues like stunted growth, obesity, and poor mental health. Encouraging healthy eating habits and limiting processed foods can promote overall well-being during this critical stage.
About the Speaker

Shraddha Vyas
Clinical Nutritionist, Diabetes Educator, Hyderabad
Ms. Shraddha Vyas specializes in creating customized diet plans based on Ayurvedic personality analysis, balancing tridoshas, and selecting food groups tailored to a patient’s age, gender, and metabolic status. Her experience includes managing conditions such as PCOD, thyroid disorders, diabetes, post-operative and post-radiotherapy recovery, COVID and post-COVID care, menopause, and skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. She advocates for an integrative approach to health, focusing on natural, organic, and traditional Indian foods, with an emphasis on women’s health, skin, and hair nutrition. In addition to diet,she also emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being and mental health counseling. With 15 years of teaching experience in UG and PG life sciences and a decade of guiding research projects, currently serves as an expert member of the Board of Studies for Biochemistry/Nutrition at St. Pious X Degree and PG College, Hyderabad. Recognized globally, she received the "Women Leaders Forum" award for outstanding contributions as a nutritionist and dietitian in July 2023, along with a National Award for Best Dietitian of the Year.
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