Nutrition : Nutrition Guide For Adolescents

1289 Words3 Pages

Live, Laugh….Eat
Nutrition Guide for Adolescents

Notes
Nutrition education is often promoted among adolescents to prevent diabetes, obesity and induce healthier behavior change. Nutrition intervention programs are frequently reinforced by health educators or teachers to address the importance of healthier dietary practices among teenagers. These interventions are often emphasized due to the nutritional vulnerability of this group. Indeed adolescents’ intense nutritional requirements for growth, along with their naivety in regard to mass media, or the food industry’s marketing strategies, may engender transience. Moreover, their high concerns with regard to body image oftentimes engender instability, and insecurity which may produce disordered eating among this group. Nutrition promotion and education are critical to produce a change. This handbook aims to guide adolescents to understand and respond to their daily dietary needs by applying healthy food choices.

Introduction
During the adolescence, the body requires a considerable amount of nutrients to develop and grow. An optimal diet is critical to achieve potential growth. Failure to consume adequate nutrients could delay maturation or slow body growth and development.
Besides, the consumption of healthy food at this stage of life will enhance a healthier dietary adulthood lifestyle through prevention of chronic diseases including diabetes, cardivascular disease, or cancer.
So what are nutrients? How much should you get daily? This handbook will guide you through each nutrients and their daily recommendations. You will be able to evaluate your energy needs and prepare energetic meals favorable to an optimal body development.

...

... middle of paper ...

...cess sugar to fat. This will lead to weight gain, and later obesity.

I always want to snack

I love fast food

1. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/howgeneswork/protein
2. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002467.htm
3. NUTRITION NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTS Mary Story and Jamie Stang
4. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002467.htmj
5. Mesías M1, Seiquer I, Navarro MP. Calcium nutrition in adolescence, Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2011;51(3):195-209. doi: 10.1080/10408390903502872
6. http://www.nationalacademies.org/hmd/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2010/Dietary-Reference-Intakes-for-Calcium-and-Vitamin-D/Vitamin%20D%20and%20Calcium%202010%20Report%20Brief.pdf
7. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072514/
8. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002465.htm

Show More
Related

  • Calories and Nutrition of a Teenager at the Age of 15

    563 Words  | 2 Pages

    Nutrition is the process of consuming food and utilizing the nutrients from the food eaten (“Nutrition.”). It is very important to have enough nutrition for a growing teenager as it helps to develop and strengthen the bones along with growth and development (“Adolescent and School Health.”). Nutrition is very vital for the growing body as it helps prevent certain diseases and helps give the proper development and nourishment (HAGIKALFA). There are multiple nutrients that help maintain development and nutrition such as carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. If there was a lack of nutrition in a growing teenager, the teenager will not be able to have enough nutrition to grow and they will be more prone to sickness and diseases (“Hunger and Malnutrition.”). A malnourished teenager will may end up having muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, fragile bones, tooth decay, and much more (“Hunger and Malnutrition.”).

    Read More

  • Veganism Essay

    1933 Words  | 4 Pages

    The term vegan, devised in 1944 via Donald Watson, is referred to as an individual that follows veganism, which is the exclusion of all animal products to be consumed, predominantly in their diet (Kahn, 2011). Veganism is primarily supported due to preventing animal cruelty, as well as its health benefits and environmental consequences (Craig, 2009). Adolescence is referred to as the transition from childhood to adulthood, due to biological changes that occur via the onset of puberty (Ellis, 2004). Essential nutrients that are vital to be consumed during adolescence are proteins, which are in the category of macronutrients as they are required in large amounts, as well as calcium and iron, which are categorised as micronutrients, thus being required in smaller amounts (Bialostosky, Wright, Kennedy-Stephenson, McDowell & Johnson, 2002). Protein, calcium and iron are claimed to be essential nutrients in an adolescent female following a vegan diet as they are at higher risk to be lacked via plant-based sources if the consumption of these nutrients are inadequate, which may implicate negative effects on the growth and development during the pubertal growth spurt (Craig, 2009; Ilich-Ernst et al., 1998). This essay will be regarding to a 14 year old female named Jenny Brown, whom is currently following a vegan diet and is not consuming any supplementation in order to obtain adequate nutrition. As Jenny Brown is at the age of adolescence, this essay will discuss the biological changes that occur during puberty, followed on by a discussion on each of the vital nutrients including the macronutrient protein, as well as the micronutrients calcium and iron that are essential to be adequately consumed in order to attain nutritional competence ...

    Read More

  • Food Insecurity in the USA

    1113 Words  | 3 Pages

    Whitney, E., DeBruyne, L. K., Pinna, K., & Rolfes, S. R. (2007). Nutrition through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence. Nutrition for Health and Health Care (3rd ed. , pp. 1). 301-329.

    Read More

  • Teenage Athlete Nutrition

    575 Words  | 2 Pages

    Teenagers often stress on foods, what nutrition to take in, on what to eat, or what’s easy. While you may say, “Oh, fast food restaurants are very easy and quick!” A healthier solution would be to make a quick snack at home using healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and grains. “That should make up ¾ of every meal. These are also your dietary staples” (Jensen). Now while those ar...

    Read More

  • Personal Nutrition Assessment: A Personal Nutrition Assessment Project

    1241 Words  | 3 Pages

    I think this project was a great opportunity for me to learn how to educate and guide patient’s in making better nutritional decisions with the help of my using MyFitness Pal. I think MyFitness Pal is an excellent resource for any patient that is interested in improving their nutrition. Nutrition is often neglected by patient 's, therefore, as dental professionals it is important to use the latest technology to attract our patient’s to become more interested in their nutrition. The positive impact of this project has encouraged me to recommend using MyFitness Pal to my patient 's as a hands on activity to help correlate nutrition and the patient’s overall health. This project also allowed me to become aware of the poor food choices I made, which will help to benefit my patient’s that have a similar diet.

    Read More

  • Nursing Intervention for Healthy Eating Among Teenagers

    1073 Words  | 3 Pages

    Keywords: health, promotion, teenagers, obesity, eating, habits. Midterm Paper Developmental Efforts Related to Adolescent Obesity Qualitative Research “More than one third of our children and adolescents in our country are now overweight or obese” (Kids and Obesity). This epidemic is also skyrocketing the occurrence of disorders and other health issues such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, bone and joint problems, weight problems and obesity. But obesity can also affect adolescents on a deeper level, especially those of lower socioeconomic classes. Depression and low self esteem is also directly related to obesity and has high tendencies to lead to substance abuse in males and eating disorders in females (weight problems and obesity).

    Read More

  • Nutrition Labels: Apple V. S. Mango

    531 Words  | 2 Pages

    Nutrition Labels How do you choose the healthiest food? What does each food contain? Each food contains different healthy benefits. There are daily values that you should consider when eating so you do not consume too much of a substance throughout the day.

    Read More

  • The Importance of a Calcium Rich Diet

    1309 Words  | 3 Pages

    Calcium is essential to normal functioning in a healthy individual; this only leaves the question of where to get it. There are many sources available to meet daily requirements, two of which are dairy products and supplemental vitamins. Both of these options have qualities that make them appealing, so choosing might be difficult or even come to a middle ground. Some of the considerations to be made are: what calcium is, the types of calcium in each source, how much should be ingested daily, the body’s ability to absorb and tolerate calcium from the chosen source, and the interactions that might occur with other medicines and required daily nutrients. In both cases a decent nutritional diet still needs to be incorporated. It may seem like a simple choice between a couple of pills a day or 3-4 glasses of milk, but there is quite a bit more

    Read More

  • Nutrition and Cognitive Health

    1742 Words  | 4 Pages

    Bryan, J., Osendarp, S., Hughes, D., Calvaresi, E., Baghurst, K., & Van Klinken, J. (2004). Nutrients for Cognitive Development in School-aged Children. Nutrition Reviews, 62(8), 295-306. doi:10.1301/nr.2004.aug.295-306

    Read More

  • Nutrition: Questions And Answers

    952 Words  | 2 Pages

    1. What was the average time you spent eating? Do you feel you eat too quickly? If so, do you think slowing down and paying attention to the taste and texture of food consumed would add to enjoyment and meal satisfaction? Explain.

    Read More

  • Schools Can Reduce Childhood Obesity

    2217 Words  | 5 Pages

    Childhood obesity is a health problem that is becoming increasingly prevalent in society’s youth. For a number of years, children across the nation have become accustomed to occasionally participating in physical activities and regularly snacking on sugary treats. In result of these tendencies, approximately one third of American children are currently overweight or obese (Goodwin). These grim statistics effectively represent all the lack of adult interference, in regards to health, has done to the youth of America. The habits of over consuming foods and under participating in physical activities are all too common in the children of today. Children cannot solve this issue alone, though. These young people need to essentially be given the opportunities to make positive health decisions and learn about good, nutritional values.

    Read More

  • Human Child Growth and Development

    704 Words  | 2 Pages

    A child’s proper growth depends greatly on their nutrition and health. A healthy diet is essential to the developing child. Food should never be used to reward, punish, or bribe a child. Instead children should have three healthy meals with snacks in between. It is also important for children to have good self care behaviors (including bathing, washing hands, brushing teeth), and adequate sleep.

    Read More

  • Nutrition Importance

    1156 Words  | 3 Pages

    But, food might not only sustain life, it can also give particular disease if you had the wrong selection. Knowledge about food nutrition and proper selection is too pricey to disregard. The key to have a better and healthy lifestyle is to consume a variety of foods at the right amount to meet your body’s calorie needs. Eating with a healthy meal plan will show you how much you need from each food group I gave you above to sustain your body with the daily nutrients intake that promote not only good health but longer lives. I suggest you will make your own food plan to help your fitness grooming easy to

    Read More

  • Fuel up: Examining the Eating Habits of College Students at University of Guam

    1240 Words  | 3 Pages

    ​Eating habits are a prime indicator for identifying nutritional and health status. This studyexamines the University of Guam (UOG) undergraduate students eating habits. According to Kurubaran et.al, he describes college students as “…nutritionally vulnerable groups…[because of the] Rapid changes in [their] physical growth and psychosocial development…”(1). For freshman and sophomore college students, they will be categorized in this study as adolescents. Thomas et.al, from World Health Organization (WHO) explains that “Adolescents [aged 10-19] are usually open to new ideas; they show curiosity and interest…[therefore]…with increasing age, adolescents’ personal choices and preferences gain priority over [their] eating habits acquired in the family, and they have progressively more control over what they eat, when, and where” (“Nutrition”). This means that during our early childhood years, our parents and/or guardians would normally cook meals for us. Therefore, they were able to regulate and be held responsible for our eating behaviors. However, now that we are significantly older and attending the university, many college students for the first time is able to make his/her own dietary choices. This studyexplores and determines which variables: parental households, prevalence of fast foods, media, or their peers affect and influence the most with UOG students’ nutritional choice. At the same time assesses whether UOG undergraduate students are eating healthy or unhealthy food.

    Read More

  • Health Issues And Concerns For Teenagers

    757 Words  | 2 Pages

    There are many health issues and concerns for teenagers. Many health issues are related to illegal substances but everyday food is just as big of a danger. Obesity is sweeping the nation and its due to all of the amount of junk food, fast food, and sweets that are promoted and sold every day. In the United States the number of teenagers that are obese is increasing rapidly. 18% of teen from ages 12 to 19 are obese. That is tripling teen obesity in 1980. 30% of kids from ages 6 to 19 years old are obese. These statistics show a huge problem and it is growing faster than ever.

    Read More

More about Nutrition : Nutrition Guide For Adolescents

Open Document