PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY: In addition to affecting the age of pubertal onset, nutrition affects a child's progression through puberty. Puberty triggers a growth spurt, which increases your daily caloric needs. Following a healthy diet helps your body grow without becoming overweight. An adolescent also needs more protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and folate during puberty for healthy growth. Menstruating girls are at an especially high risk of iron deficiency. Failing to get enough calcium or protein during puberty may damage your bone and muscle growth, which could affect your health later in life. – “Does Nutrition Affect Puberty?”

Lawrence Adams

Which statement best summarizes the importance of nutrition for adolescents?

Adolescents require more nutrition during puberty to support bone and muscle growth.

Female adolescents require increased calcium and protein during menstruation.

Adolescents who do not receive adequate nutrition increase the risk of pubertal onset.

Male and female adolescents have an increased risk of iron deficiency during puberty.