Adolescence Education Programme -

2. I am
underweight, what
can I do to gain
some weight?

4. You could be under
weight due to
• low intake of food
• emotional concerns
• or a medical problem

5. Take a well-
balanced nutritious
diet.

6. Eat 2-3 meals per
day.

7. Increase intake of
fresh fruits and
salads.

8. Supplement your
diet with more
protein.

9. Take mild exercises
to increase your
appetite.

10. Do not go for
smoking or any other
bad habits.

11. Do not watch TV or
internet in the
night. Go to bed in
time.

12. If you are still
underweight, you may
want to consult a
dietician or a
qualified doctor .

14. Will steroids taken
for body building
harm me?

16. Yes, use of
steroids for body
building is unsafe
and illegal.

17. Due to
misinformation,
young boys may
take steroids for
body building.

18. Use of steroids
during adolescence
can affect normal
physical growth.

19. Use of steroids
can also cause
• heart disease
• sterility
• and high blood
pressure.

20. Use of steroids can
also cause
• sleep disturbance,
• mood swings
• and depression.

21. Do not use steroids
for body building.

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