What is a healthy diet for teens?

# Calories for teenage girl should between 1,800 and 2,100 calories/day, while boys need between 2,200 and 2,700 calories daily.

# The foods from the basic five food group prove helpful. Cereals and pasta forms the base of their intake. Whole grain breads, cereals like oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and whole grains with milk are very helpful in providing complex carbohydrates.

# About two servings of fruits is an ideal part of a healthy teen diet. Fruits help in providing the necessary phytonutrients and other antioxidants.

# Calcium is an essential mineral in the teenage diet, as they promote growth and other vital functions. About two servings each of milk and related products and animal foods are recommended.

# Yogurt, cheese and milk are helpful, especially skimmed in nature. Animal foods such as fish, chicken, eggs and meat are an essential part of a healthy diet for teens. Fish provide the much wanted omega 3 fatty acids.

# Chicken devoid of the skin is preferred, to avoid unwanted fat. The method of cooking is equally important. Grilling, boiling, pressure cooking, microwaving, simmering and broiling are better than deep fat frying.

# Lifestyle modifications such as smoking and alcoholic beverages should be completely avoided.

I agree completely..but its difficult to convince teens to follow very healthy eating habits. So the best that can be done is to encourage them to have a balanced diet avoiding most of the junk and processed foods and doing some kinds of exercises on a regular basis. It can be in form of dance,cycling,outdoor games,swimming etc.

Hi

Nandhini is correct. Protein rich diet is important to for teens & proper balanced diet should be follow & little life style modification & exercise or any sports should be make a habit for teens.