Write short note on adolescents population
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Adolescents are generally grouped in the age-group of 10 to 19 years. It constitutes one-fifth of the total population of
The most significant features of the Indian population is the size of its adolescent population. It constitutes one fifth of the total population of India. Adolescents are generally, grouped in the age group of 10 to 19 years. They are the most important resource for the future. Nutrition requirements of adolescents are higher than those of a normal child or adult. Poor nutrition can lead to deficiency and stunted growth. But in India, the diet available to adolescents in inadequate in all nutritions. A large number of adolescents girls suffer from anaemia their problems have so far not received adequate attention in the process of development the adolescents girls have to be sensitive to the problems they confront their awareness can be improved through the spread of literacy and education among them.