| The age of doldrums is what many prefer to call | | | | shoot up almost suddenly. Concentrating on eating a |
| teenage. And it is true for more than one reason. | | | | healthy diet during this phase will help them reap rich |
| Teenagers go through a series of physical, mental, | | | | returns. As an adult they will enjoy good health and |
| emotional and hormonal changes which makes life for | | | | retain their attractiveness. |
| them fairly difficult. However, the complexities of the | | | | It is very important to understand that just |
| life of teenagers today is steadily becoming a cause | | | | eliminating the junk food and aerated drinks from |
| for concern for the rest of the society. | | | | your list of consumables is not enough to say that |
| For one, ninety percent of teenagers today suffer | | | | you are eating a healthy diet. Since the body is |
| from poor body image. This is especially true for girls. | | | | growing fairly rapidly at this stage there is a greater |
| The message that attractiveness, success and | | | | need for calcium. So, make sure milk, cheese and |
| happiness depend on being thin is everywhere. | | | | other calcium rich products are included in your diet. |
| Teenagers face an assault on their self-image and | | | | Fruit and vegetables are a must. They are natural |
| consequently their self-esteem almost everyday, | | | | cures for many a problems. Girls should make sure |
| everywhere. | | | | they take an iron rich diet. While boys should take a |
| The internet, and magazines all barrage these young | | | | diet that has sufficient amount of zinc. Also make |
| girls and boys with images of perfection, which is | | | | sure that you have a generous amount of fluid |
| closely linked with "thinness." As a result research | | | | intake. |
| findings reveal a shocking result. Only about fourteen | | | | Here are some tips for ensuring that you eat a |
| percent of teenage girls are satisfied with the way | | | | healthy diet. |
| they look. | | | | - Never skip breakfast. Your breakfast menu should |
| More than fifty percent of teenagers today are | | | | include some kind of protein. This will ensure that you |
| struggling to cope with poor body image. And | | | | remain energetic throughout the day. Some complex |
| surprisingly despite such awareness and struggle to | | | | carbohydrate and a piece of fruit. You could have |
| be the "right size", obesity among teenagers has | | | | fruit juice instead of fruit but, the latter is preferable. |
| tripled in the last ten years. | | | | - Lunch should again comprised of fruit, veggies, |
| Young people are victims not only of poor | | | | complex carbohydrates and lean protein. |
| self-esteem and eating disorders, but also of larger | | | | - Keep loads of healthy snacks handy. |
| health issues. Heart attack of a fourteen year old is | | | | - Dinner should again have a serving of good lean |
| not shocking or surprising anymore. Therefore, now | | | | protein, whole grains, a couple of vegetables and, |
| more than ever before it has become extremely | | | | yes you've read that right, dessert. Ideally speaking a |
| important to tackle these issues on war footing. | | | | fruit based dessert is the best. |
| It is important for these young people to understand | | | | - Avoid both diet and non-diet sodas. Cut down on |
| and believe in the concept of a healthy diet. Especially | | | | your intake of fruit juices as well. Make sure that |
| the components of a healthy diet. So that, they are | | | | some sort of physical activity is included in your daily |
| in a position to make the right and healthier choices. | | | | routine. |
| Teenagers have special dietary requirements as they | | | | |