Category Nursing Essays

adolescents have changed over the past 30 years

Many of us approach adolescent development with very little knowledge of what this age group is experiencing, outside our own experiences during adolescence. Think back to your life when you were 13 – 18 – 20 years old. Have adolescents…

Fat, protein and its affect on puberty

Puberty is triggered by a complex set of hormones and is one of the major physical milestones that occur during adolescence. Menarche, a girls first menstrual period, typically occurs between the ages of 11 and 15. This age is a…