How can girls in hostels be healthy

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Asked for Female, 20 Years

My daughter aged 20 is in hostel for a 5 yrs degree The food provided lacks nutrition .. My worry is also about thousands of girls who lack nutritious food during the time they need the most. We all know about food pyramid...1000mg of calcium requirements , iron, folic acid., B12 B16 .... What not.. The problem is students feel hungry ,eat more ... Available is mostly junk food and become obese. She rarely cooks ...at the most drinks a glass of milk , eat bananas.. boiled egg once a week some dry fruits . Pure vegeterian Being in hostel where one is not allowed to cook, di not have time.. Can they have supplements daily such as Zincovit , Calcimax forte etc..

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician 12 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anil Kumar Jain

General Physician 12 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello there. I can understand your concern. If she isn't allowed to cook and if she doesn't have access to food other than what is served at the hostel, then fruits, and salads are her best friend. Apart from that she can take the supplements. She can take some sort of protein powder in one glass of milk. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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