Introduction : Chronic, noncommunicable diseases are characterized by a long latency period . Prevention, education and control of disease of adolescents is particularly effective and must be accepted as investment for health, in order to develop educational orientation influence of food quality.

BASIS OF WORK : The basis of the study is to examine the prevalence of chronic diseases among young people and their correlation with dietary and health awareness. Chronic disease affects the quality of life of adolescents and families. The two sides , manifestation and cause turmoil of adolescence and the care of their own health should reconcile

MATERIALS AND METHODS: Microresearch work of an anonymous questionnaire to 250 adolescents 14-15 years old. Testing was conducted in 2015 at the elementary school" Drinka Pavlović " in Belgrade.


RESULTS: The most common chronic disease among adolescents surveyed were :

Chronic non-communicable respiratory disease / obstructive pulmonary disease of plums- 3.5% , and  asthma - 3.2% 
Allergies to pollen, dust 3%
Food allergies 1,8%
Constipation 1,49%
Cardiovascular disease  0,8%
Diabetes - 0.4 %

Feeding behavior is affected by many factors such as parents , schools to peers , media, economic, social , cultural, physiological needs , body shape, a personal attitude , a tendency towards certain foods, as well as awareness of the importance of nutrition for an existing chronic disease and health . Not only it changes the tendency towards food , but changes and behavior in relation to nutrition. Since adolescence is a period of intense social communication , there is a distinct change behaviors that have an impact on consumption. First of all, it is about changing the rhythm of meals ,avoiding meals , usually breakfast or lunch , as well as the frequent reduction of time for meal. The girls skip meals more often than boys.

CONCLUSION: Prevention and education and adequate healthy nutrition have the greatest potential to reduce the incidence of chronic non-communicable diseases.

Society needs to create an atmosphere and a healthy environment to support young people, making healthier choices more affordable choices.

THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY NUTRITION OF ADOLESCENTS WITH CHRONIC NONCOMMUNIBLE DISEASES