16. Teenagers
Rapid growth spurts such as in the teenage years, particularly in girls, Demand high nutritional resources to support rapid physical, biochemical and emotional growth in this age group Demand high nutritional resources to support rapid physical, biochemical and emotional growth in this age group. Researches showed that between 30-50% of teenagers aged 12-16 had dietary intakes below ⅔ of the recommended daily averages for Vitamin A, C, calcium, and iron.
