Adolescence from 12-19 years is a period of rapid physical growth and increased nutritional needs. Teenagers today spend much of their time on social media and lack physical activity, replacing exercise with fast food and junk. This has led to issues like obesity and diabetes. The document recommends teenagers eat regularly from the six food groups, drink water, and do 15-30 minutes of exercise 3-5 days a week to develop healthy habits and lifestyle.

2. Adolescence is a period of rapid growth
and bodily developments for teenagers.
This period usually ranges from about 12 to
19 years. Not only are there physical
changes in the body, but the need for
nutrition increases. Therefore their meals
must provide ample energy and nutrients
necessary to meet the body’s demands.

3. Teenagers seem to spend every spared moment they
have on the social networking sites, so much so that
their health seem to be taking a back seat. One of
the biggest problems with teenagers is the lack of
activities done. Even moderate activities like
chores, dancing and cycling can make a difference.
Physical activities have been replaced with
facebook, blogging, twitter etc…… Eating healthy is a
part of the healthy lifestyle practice. Eating habits
and healthy diets is suffering and has been replaced
with a quick fix of fast food or any junk. These meals
are now considered a diet for teenagers.

4. ONLY COMPUTERS EATING FAST FOOD &
FASHIONABLE JUNK
TEENS
RESULTS – OBESITY &
NO EXERCISE DIABETIES

5. It is encouraged that you eat regulate your eating
patterns and habits. Healthy meals should be eaten
two to three times a day with a variety of foods. Foods
from the SIX FOOD GROUPS should be in-cooperated in
the diet. They are:
• Fats
• Food From Animal
• Staples
• Legume
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Water

6. For healthier lifestyle regular exercise should accompany your
healthy eating habits. It is suggested that you do some
physical activity or exercise (preferably out door) for at least
15 to 30 minutes 3 to 5 days a week. What ever physical
activity you like can be done as or included in your exercise.
Exercise in the early morning will stimulate your brain. If done
in the evening, it will assist in relaxing you after a long day.
KITE FLYING SURFING

7. Video showing teenagers do a warm exercise
routine before dancing

8. BENEFITS OF EXERCISE
• Burns excess fats and sugars
• Reduces chances of developing chronic
diseases
• Increases energy level
• Provides a sense of well being
• Stimulates the brain to think
• Assist in blood circulation

9. HEALTHY EATING DO’S & DON’T’S
DO’S
• Eat plenty fruits and vegetable
• Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day
• Regulate your eating patterns and habits
• Eat healthy snacks
DON’T’S
• Avoid eating pre-packaged foods
• Do not smoke
• Reduce alcohol intake
• Do not eat too much fatty and sugary foods

10. + REGULAREXERCISE
HEALTHY EATING
= +
WEIGHT LOSS REDUCE CHANCES OF
GETTING SICK

11. REMEMBER – healthy eating and regular exercise
results in a prolonged healthier life………….
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