THE PROBLEMS OF IMPROPER NUTRITION AMONG YOUTH
Keywords:
improper nutrition, youth health, fast food, processed food, unhealthy diet, eating habits, adolescent obesity, nutrition education, food marketing, junk foodAbstract
Nowadays, one of the pressing public health concerns is the increasing prevalence of improper nutrition among youth. In recent years, this issue has become a focal point not only for health professionals, but also for educators, policymakers, and society as a whole. Youth are at a unique developmental stage where healthy eating habits are critically important, as they lay the foundation for their physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being throughout adulthood. However, diverse socio-economic, cultural, and environmental changes have significantly modified the patterns and quality of nutrition among adolescents and young adults.
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