3rd Station- Very pleased... here's the adolescent — what do nutritionists need to know before, during, and after their care?

3rd Season - 2nd Day - Maternal and Child Nutrition: Where to Start

This station was developed for those who wish to improve their skills in clinical care with adolescents.

Nutritional monitoring in adolescence is essential to promote adequate growth and development, prevent nutritional deficiencies, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood.

This phase of life is marked by intense physical, psychological, and social transformations, which directly impact eating behavior and the adolescent's relationship with the body and diet.

What is the difference between the course?

Before the consultation

• What do you need to know?
  • Signs of Puberty and Their Nutritional Implications
  • Understanding physical and hormonal changes in adolescence
  • Impacts on nutrition and growth
• Adolescent concerns
  • The influence of the media
  • Skin (acne), nails, hair, muscles (muscle mass gain)
• Body image distortion and risky eating practices
  • Eating disorders

During the consultation

• Nutritional assessment
  • What should be included in the food anamnesis
  • Eating habits and use of supplements
• Anthropometry, clinical signs and tests

During and after the consultation

• Adolescent engagement strategies
  • Assertive communication
  • Motivation and adherence to nutritional care
  • How to organize returns
• Practical simulation of nutritional care with adolescents
  • Case Study
  • Application of the strategies learned
  • Group discussion and feedback