Determinants of school-going adolescent girls’ health and nutritional status in district Malir, Karachi: a baseline cross-sectional study

Determinants of school-going adolescent girls’ health and nutritional status in district Malir, Karachi: a baseline cross-sectional study

IntroductionAdolescence is a phase of life marked by rapid growth. Adequate nutrition is essential during this developmental stage, leading to significant physical performance, improved cognitive ability, and productivity. Improving adolescent girls’ nutrition is crucial for breaking the intergenera...

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Main Authors:	Saira Zafar, Babar Tasneem Shaikh, Zoha Imtiaz Malik, Abdul Momin Rizwan Ahmad
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:	Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:	adolescent girls dietary behaviors nutrition education undernutrition underweight
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1510183/full
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