• Title of article

    Nutrition for the underprivileged: a challenge

  • Author/Authors

    Nusrat, Maliha Aga Khan University - Medical College, Pakistan

  • From page
    517
  • To page
    517
  • Abstract
    Madam, the period of adolescence is nutritionally critical as pubertal growth spurt and cognitive development are modulated by nutritional status. Healthy eating and lifestyle habits developed in adolescence go a long way into adulthood reducing the burden of anaemia, osteoporosis and pregnancy related issues on the healthcare system.
  • Journal title
    Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
  • Journal title
    Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
  • Record number

    2590663