Teens…. Need to Eat

People go through a lot of physical changes ? including growth and puberty ? during their teenage years. Eating right during this time is especially important because the body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to grow, develop, and stay healthy.

Eating a variety of foods is the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need each day, as well as the right balance of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and calories. Whole or unprocessed foods ? like fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, fish, and poultry ? are the best choices for providing the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy and grow properly.

It’s OK to eat foods like potato chips and cookies once in a while, but you don’t want to overdo high-calorie foods like these that offer little nutritionally.

To choose healthy foods, check food labels and pick items that are high in vitamins and minerals. For example, if you’re choosing beverages, you’ll find that a glass of milk is a good source of vitamin D and the minerals calcium, phosphorous, and potassium. A glass of soda, on the other hand, offers very few vitamins or minerals ? if any.

You can also satisfy your taste buds without sacrificing nutrition while eating out: Vegetable pizzas or fajitas, sandwiches with lean cuts of meat, fresh salads, and baked potatoes are just a few delicious, nutritious choices.Vitamins fall into two categories: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat-soluble vitamins ? A, D, E, and K ? dissolve in fat and can be stored in your body. The water-soluble vitamins ? C and the B-complex vitamins (such as vitamins B6, B12, niacin, riboflavin, and folate) ? need to dissolve in water before your body can absorb them. Because of this, your body can’t store these vitamins. Any vitamin C or B that your body doesn’t use as it passes through your system is lost (mostly when you pee). So you need a fresh supply of these vitamins every day.

Whereas vitamins are organic substances (made by plants or animals), minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals. Your body needs larger amounts of some minerals, such as calcium, to grow and stay healthy. Other minerals like chromium, copper, iodine, iron, selenium, and zinc are called trace minerals because you only need very small amounts of them each day.
Lots of teens wonder if they should take vitamin or mineral supplements. If your diet includes a wide variety of foods, including whole-grain products, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, nuts, seeds, eggs, and meats, then you are probably getting the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

But, if you’re skipping meals, dieting, or if you’re concerned that you’re not eating enough items from a particular category, such as vegetables or dairy products, then talk to your doctor or to a registered dietitian. These professionals can help you create an eating plan that includes the nutrients your body needs.

Born in Kingston Jamaica in the year 1965. Been involved in child nutrition since 1990.Started writing articles since 2005.My site http://kidzandstuff.com was conceived to serve the needs of parents who want to give their kids that extra boost in life, to gain that edge.Also to help themselves too,in the process.Can also be found at http://kidzandstuff.yolasite.com

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