By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
- Know the major reasons for adolescent mortality.
- Explain the factors that influence adolescent health decisions.
- Contrast the three main body types: endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph.
- Discuss the importance of body satisfaction/dissatisfaction during adolescence.
- Describe the potential consequences of being an early or late maturing boy or girl.
- Understand the many contributors to adolescent obesity. Explain why the obesity rate is increasing.
- Be aware of the main symptoms of anorexia nervosa. Know which adolescents are most likely to develop the disorder and how it can be treated.
- Be able to distinguish bulimia from anorexia nervosa. Understand the symptoms, possible causes and treatment approaches for bulimia.
- Describe the most common nutritional deficiencies found in American adolescents and understand the reasons nutritional deficiency is so common.
- Discuss the benefits to adolescents who exercise regularly.
- Recognize the ways that adolescents’ sleep needs differ from those of children and adults.
- Explain why acne plagues adolescents more than children or adults.
