Nadide Yıldız, Hilal Aksoy, İzzet Fidancı, Duygu Ayhan Başer
The Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine - 2025;8(2):62-64
Puberty is a critical period in an individual's physical and psychological development. Annual physical examinations are recommended for adolescents, regardless of the presence of symptoms. This report presents the case of a 14-year-old licensed male football player who visited our Education Family Health Unit without any additional complaints and was evaluated for delayed puberty. The discussion emphasizes the importance of adopting and maintaining healthy eating habits during this stage of rapid physiological, psychological, and social growth. A thorough and detailed physical examination is essential for every adolescent presenting to family health centers.
