title: Nutritional concerns during adolescence.
abstract: Adolescent food habits often run counter to the special nutritional needs of this age group. Suggestions for nutrient supplements are offered, with particular emphasis on fulfilling the unique needs of the obese, athletic, or pregnant teenager.
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000378:metabolism; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000378:metabolism; D002648:Child; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D004033:Diet Fads; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D014676:Diet, Vegetarian; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008903:Minerals; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D009765:Obesity / Q000178:diet therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence; D013177:Sports; D014815:Vitamins; D015032:Zinc / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins; D007501:Iron; D015032:Zinc