Editorial: From adolescence to adulthood: the role of diet in preventing metabolic and mental health disorders

Editorial on the Research Topic: From Adolescence to Adulthood: The Role of Diet in the 9Adolescence is a pivotal developmental window during which dietary habits, psychosocial 11 trajectories, and biological maturation converge to shape lifelong health. These years are marked by 12 increasing autonomy over food choices alongside profound metabolic, neuroendocrine, and 13 emotional changes, positioning adolescence as both a period of vulnerability and a powerful 14 opportunity for prevention.