Written in a lucid and easy to read style in a sequential manner for easy understanding, this research work is intended for gaining insight into the causes of increasing prevalence of malnutrition among urban adolescents, its causes and possible solutions to halt the basic causes leading to emerging epidemic of Non Communicable Diseases right from the age of its inception. This work also aims to serve as a useful guide for students, teachers, administrators and policy makers working in this field of public health.