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Nutrition during childhood and adolescence is very important for growth and can have long-term health implications. The COVID-19 lockdown caused significant changes in everyday life, including in children and adolescents. This study evaluated the Lifestyle and Dietary Practices of Adolescents after Severe Pandemic Period. A survey was carried out among the 150 adolescents girls living in Nagpur City. The self-administered questionnaire included demographic and dietary habit changes during and after the pandemic period. The study results showed that there was significant (p<0.05) difference in the lifestyle of adolescents after severe pandemic period, while most of the adolescents have lightly active lifestyle after pandemic period. Also, high percentage of adolescents spent leisure time on computers/Internet after pandemic period and encountered prolonged sleep time. The consumption of non-vegetarian food increased during this time along with the meal pattern. In addition to above, TV watching while eating has increased significantly post (severe) pandemic period. The frequency of eating out has increased and changes in the time of dinner too. Overall the behavioural and dietary habits of the adolescent girls of Nagpur city have changed significantly after severe pandemic period.