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First, the importance of the adolescent in the decision-making process is stressed, and she or he is encouraged to become engaged in personal decisions about health. Second, a good rapport established between the health professional and the adolescent may lead to greater interaction between both parties. Finally, behavior change is more likely when the adolescent has suggested ways to change, thus becoming engaged in the education process and owning a willingness to change.

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The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that all adolescents be physically active daily, or nearly every day, as part of play, games, sports, work, transportation, recreation, physical education, or health promotion. Further, they recommended that adolescents engage in muscle- and bone-strengthening activities at least three days per week. Regular physical activity improves aerobic endurance and muscular strength, may reduce the risk of developing obesity, and builds bone mass density. Physical activity among adolescents is consistently related to higher levels of self-esteem and self-concept and lower levels of anxiety and stress.

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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an essential role in facilitating intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus that is required to maintain adequate serum levels of these minerals. Vitamin D is also essential for optimal bone formation. Vitamin D adequacy should be assessed for all adolescents of high-risk groups, particularly those who live in northern climates, who have limited sun exposure, who have lactose intolerance or milk allergy, who have developmental disabilities that may limit outdoor activities, or who have darkly pigmented skin or frequently use sunscreen.

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Breakfast is the most commonly skipped meal, with up to 27 percent of adolescents skipping breakfast on any given day. Skipping breakfast can dramatically decrease intakes of energy, protein, fiber, calcium, and folate due to the absence of breakfast cereal or other nutrient-dense foods commonly consumed at breakfast. Additionally, teens who skip breakfast or do not commonly consume orange juice, fortified breads and ready-to-eat cereals are at an increased risk for having a low consumption of folate.