IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

EFFECT OF OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY ON LIFE STYLE OF URBAN ADOLESCENT SCHOOL CHILDREN OF SOUTHERN STATE OF INDIA

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K Hemamalin, B Babitha

Abstract

The foundation towards a better adult life is established by the well-being of adolescents, which makes it an essential aspect of the health of the community. Among the most populated countries in the entire globe, India has a sizable youthful population. Teenagers in India encounter an array of intricate health problems, with dietary habits and way of life constituting significant factors. Adolescence generally an essential phase in human growth which is marked by broad transformations within the body, mind, and feelings. Individuals experience an intense period of physical growth, alterations in hormones, and reproductive potential all through this time. Adolescents is an important stage for ensuring that health outcomes are optimal because of these modifications, as well as the ongoing process of development of the brain and psychological maturation. In an effort to enhance health care tailored to the specific needs of adolescents, the present piece examines and evaluates the impact of dietary and lifestyle choices on adolescent health in Andhra Pradesh, India. It also proposes feasible enhancement approaches. For this research study adolescents in the age group of 13 to 17 were selected from different schools in Vijayawada. Total 175, out of which 54.3% were boys and 45.7% were girls. The results represent that 68% decides their menu by themselves, majority not doing regular physical activity, and taking only one serving of vegetables, almost eating outside food daily, though 29% of the participants were in the overweight grade 44% were able to maintain the healthy weight but experiencing Anxiety and headaches frequently.

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