HEALTHY EATING DURING ADOLESCENCE

HEALTHY EATING DURING ADOLESCENCE

Adolescence is the stage of life between childhood and adulthood, usually from ages ten to nineteen years.

During this period, teenagers experience rapid physical growth, hormonal changes, and emotional development.

Because of these changes, the body needs more nutrients to support proper growth and overall health.

HEALTHY EATING

Healthy eating means choosing and consuming a variety of nutritious foods in the right amounts to support growth, energy, and well-being.

It involves eating foods from all food groups such as go, grow, and glow foods, while limiting junk foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.

· Healthy eating helps prevent: underweight due to lack of food intake, overweight or obesity due to excessive intake of unhealthy foods.

Micronutrient deficiencies like iron, iodine, and vitamin A deficiency.

· Balanced meals help maintain a healthy body.

REMEMBER, adolescence is a time when the body needs more energy and nutrients than childhood because of rapid physical, mental, and emotional changes.