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| GGM Science College organizes seminar | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Feb 20: Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College organized a Seminar on Nutritional Needs of Adolescent Girls and Older Persons under the aegis of G- 20 India 2023 on the theme 'No Hunger' under the patronage of Principal Prof. Rajesh Kumar Gupta and guidance of Dr. Vandana Khajuria and Dr. Deepali Mahajan.
The event was organized by NSS Unit II and Women Studies Centre. Dr. Anshu Sawhney and Dr.Neeru Sawhney were the judges of the event. The students spoke about the Nutritional requirements and their deficiencies among girls and older persons. Energy (calories) and proteins are essential in pubertal development. Adolescent females require approximately 2200 calories/day, whereas male adolescents require 2500-3000 calories/day. Additional intake requirements include fat, calcium, iron, zinc, vitamins, and fiber. Adolescence is a significant period for physical growth and sexual maturation. Nutrition being an important determinant of physical growth of adolescents is an important area that needs attention. Growth retardation is one of the most important health concerns for adolescents and their parents as well as health care workers. As we grow older, choosing a diet that can help age gracefully and ward off chronic diseases can feel important. Inadequate nutritional intake can have serious consequences. Poor nutrition can impair the work capacity. |
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