Describe about Psycho-social Change in children?

Adolescence is a period of maturation for both mind and body. Along with the physic4 growth, emotional and intellectual development is rapid. The child develops gradually the ability to reason, develop problem solving skills, and attain emotional maturity. Adolescence marks a major shift from protected parental care to move into adult life pattern. During this transition, they try to build self-identity.

Adolescents often feel uncomfortable with their rapidly changing bodies. Developing an image of the physical self is intertwined with nutritional issues. There is tremendous peer pressure. Peer pressure and some adult idol determine their food habits, dressing and group conduct. There is a tremendous impact of mass media on this age group. Having looked at the physical, sexual and emotional changes characteristics of the adolescent period, next let us get to know how these changes influence the nutrient needs. But before we move on to this, let us try to recall what we have learnt so far.