DEALING WITH

HEALTH CONCERNS
RELATED TO
PHYSICAL CHANGES
Adolescence starts with puberty. It is
the period of sexual development
among adolescents.
GOOD POSTURE-is the
proper alignment of the
body parts either
sitting,walking and
running.
 What are the importance of good posture?

◦1. Good posture helps maintain

body alignment.
◦2.It also helps the bones and
muscles to continue to grow
properly.
Body Odor-the smell of the human body,
especially when unpleasant.
◦Body odor is the perceived unpleasant smell
our bodies can give off when bacteria that live
on the skin break down sweat into acids.
During the early teen years, the sweat glands
become more active. When teenagers play actively
or engage
◦ in sports or other physical activities,
they tend to perspire profusely. If they do not
know how to manage this problem, it may cause
unpleasant body odor. How does this happen?
Sweat glands are numerous under the arms and
any bacteria under the arms may act on
perspiration and cause unpleasant body odor.
How to prevent body odor?
◦ 1. Take a bath or shower daily.(Soap and water will
remove the bacteria and excess oil on the skin.
◦ 2.Apply deodorant or antiperspirant daily.
◦ 3. Bring extra clothes and change when needed.
Body odor is most likely to occur in the following places:
feet
groin
armpits
genitals
pubic hair and other hair
belly button
anus
behind the ears
the rest of the skin, to a lesser extent
DENTAL PROBLEM
◦The more common dental problems of
teenagers include dental caries or tooth
decay, halitosis or bad breath, and
gingivitis or swelling of the gums.
What are the causes of dental problems?
◦ 1.Not brushing, poor tooth brushing skills .
◦ 2. Drinking carbonated drinks
◦ 3.eating sweets frequently.
This can lead to proliferation of dental plaque, which is made up of colonies of microorganisms. Dental
plaque hardens to “tartar”if not removed.
Dental problems can also be prevented by doing the following:

◦1. Eating nutritious foods.

◦2. Limiting between –meal snacks, especially
sweet and sticky foods.
◦3. Brushing and flossing to remove plaque or
tartar.
◦4. Visiting the dentist regularly, least twice a
year.