The mental health of the youth is becoming a cause for concern for everyone today. The nutritionists are blaming the food for this. Fiona Hunter, the UK's leading nutritionist, says it is common for adolescents to have problems with nutrition often. But the worrying thing is that the impact of this deficiency is affecting their mental health.
During the study, Fiona noticed that young people between the ages of 16 and 25 were the unhappy generation of this decade, in which one in four youth suffers from despair. About half of the youth have mental health problems. Actually, young people are bullish and they are not afraid of age-related diseases. They think they are healthy and fit, they have a lot of energy. Therefore, there is no need to worry about their nutrition.
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) results were published recently. There was tremendous lack of vital vitamins and minerals in a large number of teenagers. Experts say that this reason may be related to their mental health. It can also mean that they are sowing seeds of future health problems.
It has been said in the study that brain, mood and perception problems are due to food related reasons. Apart from this, the effect of nutrition reduction can also be on emotional instability.
Youth often lacks the habit of eating fruits and vegetables. Therefore, lack of vitamin B folate and magnesium and potassium in the youth is nothing new. Folate and omega 3 fats meet depression and other mental health needs.
Calcium deficiency in adolescents is another serious concern. The lack of calcium in girls can lead to osteoporosis. It is also not good to blame obesity and sweet for every problem. Teenagers should also keep an eye on their dietary nutrition.
These elements are essential
Element: source
Folate: broccoli, spinach, gram, peas
Vitamin B2: Milk and other milk products, egg
Iron: Beans, red meat, pulses, dried fruits
Calcium: milk and other milk products, almonds, broccoli
Magnesium: green leafy vegetables, nuts, brown rice, homemade bread
Selenium: Fish, Meat and Egg
Zinc: meat, shellfish, cheese
Potassium: fruits, vegetables, pulses, nuts and seeds
Iodine: sea fish and shellfish