Calcium, adolescence and puberty
1 Department of Puericulture and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
2 Department of Medicine, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 17(01), 711-715
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.17.1.0090
Publication history:
Received on 06 December 2022; revised on 19 January 2023; accepted on 21 January 2023
Abstract:
Adolescence is a phase of life characterized by major physical, emotional, social, and cultural changes. In this period, the puberty process stands out, and due to the action of several hormones, great changes are observed in body structure. For all these changes to occur, it is necessary for adolescents to consume nutrients in sufficient quantity and quality to meet the body's demands. One of the most important micronutrients at this stage of life is calcium, involved in several metabolic and structural processes, and which must be ingested daily through an adequate diet. This article discusses the role of calcium in adolescent growth and development, considering metabolic and clinical characteristics, highlighting the importance of this micronutrient for the current and future health of adolescents.
Keywords:
Calcium; Adolescence; Puberty; Bone tissue; Growth
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