Question

How do food habit influence in nutrition need of adolescent? Write any five points.

Answer 1

• Eat 3 meals a day, with healthy snacks.

• Increase fiber in the diet and decrease the use of salt.

• Drink water. Try to avoid drinks that are high in sugar. Fruit juice can have a lot of calories, so limit your adolescent's intake. Whole fruit is always a better choice.

• Eat balanced meals.

• When cooking for your teen, try to bake or broil instead of fry.

• Make sure your adolescent watches (and decreases, if necessary) his or her sugar intake.

• Eat fruit or vegetables for a snack.

• Decrease the use of butter and heavy gravies.

• Eat more chicken and fish. Limit red meat intake, and choose lean cuts when possible.