This paper highlights the role of nutrition in the growth and maturation of major physiological systems in adolescence. Poor nutrition affects the physical and cognitive capabilities acquired with consequences for health and productivity across the life-course, and into the next generation.\u00a0Read the paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lead author: Dr Lynnette Neufeld<\/strong><\/p>\n This paper addresses the drivers of food choices, exploring the interactions among adolescent agency, autonomy, cultural context, and the food environment. The diversity and quality of available and affordable food differs vasty across countries, as does the scope for dietary choice.\u00a0Read the paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lead authors: Dr Dougal Hargreaves, Emily Mates and Dr Purnima Menon\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This paper examines the actions needed to create healthy adolescent food environments, including the roles that young people themselves may play in enhancing nutrition. Adolescent nutrition policy and programming will differ across food environments but in all places, needs to be intersectoral, with action across schools, social protection, health services, food retailers, local communities and families.\u00a0Read the paper.<\/a><\/p>\n Translated recommendations<\/strong><\/p>\n Arabic<\/a>,\u00a0Chinese<\/a>,\u00a0French<\/a>,\u00a0Russian<\/a>,\u00a0Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n Working with Science Journal for Kids & Teens<\/a>, papers 1 and 2 have been adapted for students and teachers (as well as parents and\/or guardians). Science Journal for Kids & Teens features freely downloadable peer-reviewed research papers rewritten in age-appropriate language. Each paper is accompanied by assessment questions and a teacher\u2019s key.<\/p>\n Hungry? Should you eat an apple or potato chips? Does it really matter? It turns out that what you eat as a child and adolescent affects your growth and development. It can also affect your health as an adult! We reviewed different scientific studies to understand the link between nutrition and adolescent growth. We found that not eating enough food, eating the wrong foods, and eating too much food all affect the body\u2019s systems. We also learned that the negative effects of poor nutrition aren\u2019t permanent if they\u2019re corrected at the right time.\u00a0Read the paper<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Watch the animation<\/strong><\/p>\n With subtitles available in Arabic, Chinese, English,\u00a0 French, Russian, Spanish<\/p>\nPaper 2: Food choice in transition: adolescent autonomy, agency, and the food environment<\/h3>\n
Paper 3: Strategies and interventions for healthy adolescent growth, nutrition, and development<\/h3>\n
Youth and education friendly resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/a>How does the food you eat affect your growth and development?<\/strong><\/h3>\n