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Teen Nutrition For all the right reasons! The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.
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Teen Nutrition
For all the right reasons!
The University of GeorgiaCooperative Extension Service
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Why do most teens want to know more about nutrition?
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Most are interested because
they want to look better they want to improve their
athletic performance they are concerned about
health
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What do guys and girls want?
Guys usually want to gain muscle and get taller
Girls usually want to control their weight
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For girls some addition of fat is natural
Need at least 17% body fat for normal periods
Diet is a four letter word Improve eating habits
and activity – but don’t starve or over exercise
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Boys mature later
Growth spurt up to 2 years later than girls
Full muscle mass doesn’t develop until one year after full height achieved
Excess calories and protein won’t speed things up
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Goal: A Healthy Weight
Steady weight gain if still growing or stable weight
Fit, not just thin Achieved with
– a good healthy variety of food
– physical activity most days of the week
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So, what should a teen do?
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Make every drink count
Cut the soft drinks and alcohol
Drink 3-4 cups of milk Drink at least 4 more
cups of water or juice (watch the juice – it has calories)
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During a sports event
Drink at least 2 cups of water before event
Continue to drink 4 ounces every half hour
Cool, not cold, water is best
Replace two cups of fluid for every pound lost
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Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
Lots of vitamins and minerals with few calories
More fiber so you feel full
Portion size – palm of girl’s hand
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Eat more whole grain breads and cereals
Won’t cause weight gain if don’t eat too much
Depending on body size, will need 6-11 servings
Portion size – the palm of a girl’s hand
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Get enough protein but not too much
Get protein from lean meat, fish and poultry
Portion size – palm of girl’s hand
Protein also comes from dairy foods, dried beans and peas, peanut butter, nuts, seeds, soy foods
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Watch the junk
Limit low nutrient foods with lots of fat, sugar and sodium
Make fast food a special occasion
– choose grilled or broiled meat, fish or poultry
– choose side salads, baked potatoes
– choose milk, water or juice
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To summarize
Everyone grows at their own rate
Diet is a 4-letter word The goal is being fit at a
healthy weight Drink enough of the right
kind of fluids
Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
Eat more whole grain breads and cereals
Don’t overeat protein Watch the junk
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Developed By
Connie Crawley, MS, RD, LD
The University of Georgia Extension Service Nutrition and Health Specialist