APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Nutrition for PCOS A very common health problem, which affects 6–8% of women of reproductive age. It is caused by an imbalance of reproductive hormones. PCOS manifests as Irregular periods, which leads to infertility and development of cysts on the ovaries. Increased androgen  (male hormone) production, which causes irregular periods, acne, thinning scalp hair, and excess hair growth on the face and body, weight gain, mood swings. Increased insulin resistance; the body can’t use insulin effectively, increasing risk for type 2 diabetes,obesity,and cardiovascular disease. ( https://doi.org/10.3945/ajcn.111.020693 )   Why is Nutrition important? PCOS is characterized by hormonal imbalances, not only the reproductive hormones but also hormones that regulate blood sugar, fat storage, and appetite. An effective way to control symptoms associated with PCOS is balancing the hormone levels by consuming nutritious ,high fiber foods. ( https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/pcos.html...

  Key Nutrients for Adolescent Girls Eating healthy is an important stepping stone for all stages of life, but for a growing teenager, getting the right nutrients is very essential. Adolescence is a nutritionally vulnerable phase as rapid physical growth creates an increased demand for energy and nutrients. Inadequate nutritional intake during adolescence will have serious consequences that may affect long term health. According to the National Family Health Survey (2015-2016), 45% of girls aged 15–18 are underweight, and about a quarter (27 %) of women aged 20–24 were married before the age of 18.(https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-019-7053-1) Undernourished girls are more prone to stunting (retarded physical growth), diminished intellectual capacity and delayed sexual maturation. Poor nutrition among adolescent girls leads to iron deficiency which is an underlying factor in more than 60% of all anaemia cases. According to the Comprehensive National ...