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1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, Postgraduate and Research Centre, College of Homescience, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad - 4, IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 37, No 10 (2000), Pagination: 325-330
Abstract
Adolescence comprises nearly half of the growing period in man. The term adolescence has been defined by WHO as a period of life where a series of varied, rapid and extensive change occurs. It is a crucial phase to catch up growth in the life cycle of girls after infancy. There are many physical changes that occur at this stage. The girls attain menarche as a result of hormonal changes.
