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Adolescents

Adolescence is defined as the time between the onset of puberty and adulthood. It is a time of great physical growth and development. A typical girl has achieved about of her adult height by menarche. On average a boy will grow during puberty. is complete when the epiphyses close. Adolescent females should expect and be prepared to gain about pounds during puberty. By adulthood a typical woman's body composition is and a man's is . The energy needs during puberty are higher than at any other time during life except . Adolescents are often concerned with acne. Treatments for acne include two medications such as Retin-A and Accutane, which both contain vitamin A. Vitamin A . Adolescents are known to frequently participate in behaviors that are incompatible with good health. Smoking tobacco is apt to appetite; smoking marijuana is apt to appetite.

 
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