Study on Adolescent Nutrition in Uzbekistan
It focuses on the health of adolescents in Uzbekistan and highlights the critical importance of conducting nutrition research among this age group (10–19 years)
Highlights
It focuses on the health of adolescents in Uzbekistan and highlights the critical importance of conducting nutrition research among this age group (10–19 years). Adolescence is a key period of rapid growth and increased nutritional needs, offering a unique opportunity to establish healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime. Given the ongoing changes in dietary patterns, urbanization, and the transformation of the school food environment in Uzbekistan, up-to-date data is essential to identify nutrition-related risks and to develop effective policies and programs. The findings of this research aim to inform targeted interventions, support progress toward nutrition and well-being goals under the Sustainable Development Goals, and help identify adolescents who are at higher risk of malnutrition and unhealthy dietary behaviors.
