[FEATURES OF NUTRITION OF ADOLESCENTS IN THE TWENTIES OF THE XXI CENTURY AS A HEALTH RISK FACTOR].

Adolescence is considered a vulnerable period of life due to the influence of factors that potentially contribute to the formation of unhealthy eating behavior. At the same time, the role and importance of healthy nutrition, as well as the process of forming habits and skills of good nutrition, are especially important for adolescence and adolescence, taking into account their fertility potential.Significant factors influencing the formation and changes in the eating behavior of adolescents and youth are indicators of the economic and social development of the country, place of residence, the level of income of the population, including family income, the level of education of parents, the opportunity to engage in physical education and sports, advertising pressure, including including television and on the Internet, the state of society and industry, the degree of psychological well-being in the family and school environment, the level of complexity of personal and communication problems of young people. In order to improve eating behavior and health, reduce the consumption of unhealthy foods among adolescents and young people, systemic actions are needed that target various eating habits. It is important that the activities take into account the emotional, socio-economic and cultural aspects of the life of young people in different countries.