Suzanne Broadbent is Associate Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She is an accredited exercise physiologist and exercise scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). She is also adjunct faculty at Southern Cross University, New South Wales, and MAHE, Manipal. Her research focuses on exercise immunology, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), and preventative and rehabilitation exercise for cancer, autoimmune, cardiopulmonarymetabolic, musculoskeletal, orthopaedic
conditions, and Parkinson’s Disease. She is also a member of the National Health & Medical Research Council Advisory Committee for ME/CFS, and the ESSA Publication Committee.
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Adolescent Health
Author: Prateek Srivastava, Vaishali K, H Vinod Bhat, Suzanne Broadbent.
Protecting and nurturing adolescents is of fundamental importance to any family. However, adolescents and parents in different communities face unique challenges in understanding adolescent health due to various factors. Despite their intention to meet the demand for a healthy adolescent lifestyle, there is a lack of resources, an increase in unhealthy eating, and negative changes in lifestyle habits. In this context, it is essential to ponder upon the question, “What does it mean to be healthy for an adolescent?”. This sourcebook provides a holistic understanding of aspects like growth, nourishment, stability in environment, overcoming emotional barriers, and providing support for mental health. It is a guide for both parents and adolescents, and approaches the foundational question from the caregiver and the adolescent perspectives. The authors sincerely believe that investing in children is one of the vital things a society can do to build a better future.
Interested readers may write to us at mup@manipal.edu about purchasing the book.
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