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Nutritional problem in adolescent age is common throughout India. Occurrence of nutritional
problems like anaemia, protein energy malnutrition (PEM), ricket may develop due to lack of
knowledge and awareness. Poor knowledge on nutrition among adolescent can lead to unhealthy
eating practices and an unhealthy community. The purpose of this study was to conduct
Nutrition Education Program (NEP) among adolescent girls, and to assess t h e i r dietary intakes.
300 adolescent girls were selected through purposive random sampling. Nutrition education was
imparted through audio-visual aids for three months in college settings. Before and after
imparting nutrition education, the changes in eating patterns were evaluated by questionnaire
method. The study showed that dietary intakes for energy and fats were more than adequacy, while
protein and iron consumption was more according to comparison with RDA. A significant
improvement in their nutritional knowledge was observed after giving Nutritional Education
Programme.
Keywords: Adolescent girls, Dietary patterns, Nutrition Education Program