Today's eating patterns and habits have become unhealthier than ever before. Moreover, the youth of today is living a sedentary life with minimal physical activity. Here's a list of nutrition-related issues faced by the youth and their solutions: 1. Anaemia: Iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency is the leading cause of anaemia amongst the youth. According to WHO, anaemia was the second leading cause of years lost by the adolescent to death and disability in 2016. Solution: a. Iron and folic acid supplementation. b. Deworming. c. A balanced diet meeting the RDA (Recommended dietary allowances) for all the macro and micronutrients. d. Avoid indulgence in unhealthy foods. e. Consult a nutritionist for dietary and lifestyle changes. 2. Underweight: In developing countries, a large number of young men and women are undernourished. This makes them more vulnerable to a number of diseases, lowers immunity and poor overall health status. This may also
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