teenagers

• what happens at teye age life stage?

  body grows rapidly, minerals are taken into bones and teeth so they reach peak bone mass when there adults, girls have periods which means they don't have enough iron and become anaemic, staying up late -leads too lack of energy, poor concentration
• which nutrients are important for body growth?

  protein, vitamin A, B group, C, D, E, carbs, fat, minerals
• which nutrients are important for minerals being taken into the bones and teeth?

  vitamin D and calcium
• which nutrients are important for girls having periods?

  iron and vitamin C
• which nutrients are important for lack of energy?

  Vitamin B group, Iron, Vitamin C
• with body growth, teenagers should be encouraged to?

  follow the eat well guide, eat regular, balanced meals, especially breakfast, drink plenty of water
• with body growth, teenagers should be discouraged to?

  eat lots of energy dense ready meals, skipping meals, fast food
• with minerals being take into the bones and teeth, teenagers should be encouraged to?

  include many calcium rich foods in the diet, spend time in the sun, exercise to stimulate the bones to take up minerals
• with minerals being taken into the bones and teeth, teenagers should be discouraged to?

  drink sugary fizzy drinks that may affect how many minerals are taken into the bones
• with girls periods, they should be encouraged to?

  eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetable and iron rich foods, eat regular well balanced meals
• with lack of energy, teenagers should be encouraged to?

  eat a balanced breakfast everyday including wholegrain cereals to release energy (glucose) slowly into the bloodstream and help concentration, eat regular well balanced meals, allow enough time for the body to rest and sleep