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Adolescent girls are especially vulnerable due to the physiological demands of puberty and evolving lifestyle behaviours.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objectives:<\/jats:title>\n To assess the epidemiological correlates of nutritional status and screen exposure among adolescent girls. To study the determinants of mental health difficulties through behavioural screening using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods:<\/jats:title>\n This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to June 2024 among 230 adolescent girls aged 13\u201317 years in the field practice area of RHTC, Pohir, selected through systematic random sampling. Data on sociodemographic profile, diet, physical activity and screen exposure were collected using a pretested questionnaire. Behavioural screening was done using SDQ. Relevant statistical tests were applied.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Among the 230 participants, 24.9% were thin and 10.5% overweight\/obese. Central obesity was found in 7.4% which was significantly associated with overweight\/obesity (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Calorie intake showed a significant association with BMI (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Screen exposure >2 hours\/day was reported by 57.8% and was significantly associated with insufficient sleep (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.007), spectacle use (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.01) and mother\u2019s occupation (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Based on SDQ scores, 76.1% had normal, 14.8% borderline and 9.1% abnormal total difficulties scores.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Adolescent girls exhibited malnutrition and mental health concerns, with screen exposure and dietary patterns playing a significant role. 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