The Truth About physical fitness and Nutrition

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The Truth About physical fitness and Nutrition

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The Truth About series—updated and expanded to include 20 volumes—seeks to identify the most pressing health issues and social
challenges confronting our nation’s youths. Adolescence is the
period between the onset of puberty and the attainment of adult
roles and responsibilities. Adolescence is also a time of storm,
stress, and risk-taking for many young people. During adolescence,
a person’s health is influenced by biological, psychological, and
social factors, all of which interact with one’s environment—family,
peers, school, and community. It is a time when teenagers experience profound changes.