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What are the advantages and disadvantages of food supplements for adolescents ? Write briefly.

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Advantages:-

(a) Play vital role in proper growth and development.

(b) Energy booster.

(c) Better sports performance.

(d) Improves immunity.

(e) Prevention of disease and ailments.

(f) Short term health benefits

Disadvantages:-

(a) Excess of Iron and Magnesium can cause digestive problems.

(b) If excessive dosage is taken it can lead to diarrhoea, fatigue and nerve damage. 

(c) May have adverse effects.

(d) Fat soluble vitamins get accumulated in the fat tissues if not required by body.

(e) Supplements are less healthy than natural food.

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