Understanding the Surge: Why are Nutrition Needs Higher at Adolescence?
                                
                                
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                                Adolescence is a period of dramatic change, with total nutritional requirements potentially greater than at any other time in life outside of infancy. Understanding **why are nutrition needs higher at adolescence?** is crucial for ensuring proper growth, development, and lifelong health outcomes. This surge in demand is driven by the rapid physical, hormonal, and cognitive shifts defining the teenage years.