This document provides information on healthy eating for teenagers. It discusses that teenagers have heightened nutritional needs during growth periods. It recommends that teenagers consume the right proportions and amounts of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Healthy eating promotes lifelong good habits and reduces risks of diseases later in life. The document provides some tips for improving a teenager's diet, such as reducing sugary drinks, eating breakfast daily, helping prepare healthier meals, and choosing healthier options when eating out with friends.

1. WAY TO PERFECT HEALTH FOR
TEENAGERS

2. WHAT IS HEALTH ?
Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of
a living organism. In humans, it is the general condition of a
person's mind and body, usually meaning to be free
from illness, injury or pain . The World Health
Organization (WHO) defined health in its broader sense in
1946 as "a state of complete physical, mental, and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity." Although this definition has been subject to
controversy, in particular as lacking operational value and
because of the problem created by use of the word
"complete," it remains the most enduring. Other
definitions have been proposed, among which a recent
definition that correlates health and personal

3. Systematic activities to prevent or cure health
problems and promote good health in humans are
undertaken by health care providers. Applications
with regard to animal health are covered by
the veterinary sciences. The term "healthy" is also
widely used in the context of many types of non-living
organizations and their impacts for the benefit of
humans, such as in the sense of healthy
communities, healthy cities or healthy environments.
In addition to health care interventions and a
person's surroundings, a number of other factors are
known to influence the health status of individuals,
including their background, lifestyle, and economic,
social conditions, and spirituality; these are referred

4. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY BEING
HEALTHY?
It doesn't haveto be necessarily state of complete physical, mental and
social well being or so as mentionedabove just to define healthy..
It maybe a lot more about in balancing our aspects, rather than as a state of
complete in all aspects. That being healthy lies upon.
Proper balancing of one's physical< mental< emotional<spiritual aspects.
Will lead a healthier life.

5. THE HEALTH TRANGLE
PHYSICAL SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
Physical Health is the general condition of a person
in all aspects. It is also a level of functional and/or
metabolic efficiency of an organism.
Mental health is a term used to describe either a
level of cognitive or emotional well-being or an
absence of a mental disorder. Mental health is the
capacity to express our emotions and adapt to a
range of demands.
Social Health of individuals refers to that dimension
of an individual's well-being that concerns how
he/she gets along with other people, how other
people react to him/her, and how he/she interacts
with social institutions and societal mores.

6. IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY EATING FOR
TEENS

7. Adolescence is a time of growth for children, for both physical
and mental development. A healthy diet is essential
for teenagers because of their heightened nutritional needs,
but also because the foods they eat as teenagers can impact
their health when they reach adulthood. Healthy eating also
promotes good food habits to last a lifetime.
Calories
Teenagers need to consume more calories because their bodies
are growing rapidly. According to HealthyChildren.org,
adolescents need more calories each day than at any other
point in their lives. In general, teenage boys need to consume
2,800 calories each day and teenage girls need to consume
2,200 calories per day. These caloric needs are even higher for
teens who play sports or are otherwise very physically active.
Nutrients
Teenagers should eat foods in the right proportions.
Approximately 50 to 60 percent of the calories should come
from carbohydrates, HealthyChildren.org notes, with the

8. Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and minerals are also critical for teenagers because they
are needed to help the body make new tissues and function properly.
Teenagers should eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and
vegetables, to make sure that they get all of the vitamins they need.
Milk is a healthier choice than sodas for most teenagers because it
provides calcium and vitamins A and D and helps with making new bone
during growth spurts. Unless your teenager has been diagnosed with a
vitamin deficiency, it is better to get vitamins from food rather than
supplements because these foods provide fiber and other important
nutrients needed for proper growth.
Improving Future Help
As teenagers mature into adulthood, they may continue some of
the eating habits they developed earlier in life. A diet high in
sugar and fat can promote weight gain and poor health later in
life, particularly once the teenager's metabolism slows down. A
diet high in sugar can also increase a teenager's risk of
developing heart disease later in life, the American Heart

9. EATING TIPS TO IMPROVE DIET OF A
TEENAGER

10. Small changes can make a big impact. Try to:
• Cut back on, sugary drinks like soft drinks and energy
drinks. Sugar-free versions are okay to drink
sometimes, but sugar-free frizzy drinks are still
acidic, which can have a negative effect on bone and
dental health. Water is the healthiest drink – try
adding a slice of lemon, lime or orange for flavor.
• Keep a fruit bowl stocked at home for fast and low-
kilojoule snacks.
• Eat breakfast every day so you’re less likely to snack
on junk food at morning tea. A whole meal or
wholegrain breakfast cereal that is low in sugar served
with low-fat milk can provide plenty of vitamins,
mineral and fibre. Other fast and healthy options
include yoghurt or whole meal toast.

11. • Help with the cooking and think up new ways to create
healthy meals. Make those old family recipes lower in
fat by changing the cooking method – for example, grill,
stir-fry, bake, boil or microwave, instead of deep frying.
• Reduce the size of your meals.
• Don’t add salt to your food.
• Don’t eat high-fat foods every time you visit a fast food
outlet with your friends. Many of the popular fast food
chains now have healthier food choices on the menu.
• Change your meeting place. Rather than meeting up with
your friends at the local takeaway shop, suggest a food
outlet that serves healthier foods, such as whole meal
rolls with vegetable fillings or sushi.

12. PRESENTED BY:-
Nishchay chawla
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