Question

Give reasons as to why adolescents are identified as one of the major sections of the society .​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation: Adolescent population constitutes one fifth of the total population of India.

1. Generally Adolescents are grouped in the age group 10-19 years.

2. Adolescents are the most important resource for the future.

3. Nutrition requirements are higher than those of a young child or adult.

4. At mental level, Adolescents are very sensitive due to many hormonal changes in their body in this period.