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
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