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Nutrition for Teens

A surge in appetite around the age of ten in girls and twelve in boys foreshadows the growth spurt of puberty. How much of a surge? Let’s just say that Mom and Dad might want to oil the hinges on the refrigerator door and start stockpiling a small cache of their own favorite snacks underneath the bed.
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How Screens Can Affect Eating Habits in Teens and Children <p>Sarah Blunden, P.Dt, CDE, CPT, Professional Dietitian, talks about how computer screens and computer devices can affect eating habits in teens and children.</p>

Sarah Blunden, P.Dt, CDE, CPT, Professional Dietitian, talks about how computer screens and computer devices can affect eating habits in teens and children.
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Nutrition for Teens?

Quiz: Do You Understand Nutrition for Teens?

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Generally, boys go through a growth spurt around the age of 12, and girls around the age of 14.

Explanation:

Generally, boys go through a growth spurt around the age of 14, and girls around the age of 12. Teens need more calories and nutrients during this time, including protein, calcium, and iron.

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A healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains may help prevent depression symptoms in kids.

Explanation:

Studies have shown that there is a significant relationship between unhealthy dietary patterns and poorer mental health in children and adolescents. A healthy diet can support your child's brain development and increase serotonin and dopamine levels.

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Fat should make up 25 to 35 percent of a teen’s total calories each day.

Explanation:

Teens should choose unsaturated fats over saturated fats whenever possible, which are found in olive oil, fatty fish like salmon and nuts and seeds. Fat should make up 25 to 35 percent of a teen’s total calories each day.

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Soda and artificially sweetened fruit juices are full of empty calories.

Explanation:

Soda and artificially sweetened fruit juices are full of empty calories and should be replaced with water or low-fat/fat-free milk whenever possible.

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Teens should be active for 20 minutes or more every day of the week.

Explanation:

Teens should be active for 60 minutes or more every day of the week. Exercise should include a range of activities he or she enjoys, whether it’s biking to school, swimming or walking the dog.
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Mental Health Effects of Junk Food In Teenagers <p>Sarah Blunden, P.Dt, CDE, CPT, Professional Dietitian, talks about how junk food can effect mental health in teenagers.</p>

Sarah Blunden, P.Dt, CDE, CPT, Professional Dietitian, talks about how junk food can effect mental health in teenagers.

How to Involve Children When Choosing Healthy Snacks

Another tip for when taking your kids to the grocery store is trying to make them accountable for their choices of snacks, but also helping them and guiding them. This way, when they’re back at home and they’re hungry, you can direct them in saying “Well, these are some of the snacks that you’ve chosen, so let’s figure out what we can make here.” Local Nutritionist

So in the grocery store, looking at for example, labels and trying to help them identify healthy options, by for example looking at fibre. Looking that the ingredient list isn’t super long. Sticking to the perimeter of the grocery store.

Having them choose fresh options. Having them choose varieties of colours and shapes, and this is helpful too. So when they can see something that looks exciting, by purples and reds and oranges, this can make for fun, exciting snacks as well.

This tip makes them accountable for the snacks that they then have back at home. Local Registered Dietitian

Presenter: Ms. Sarah Blunden, Registered Dietitian, Ville Saint-Laurent, QC

Now Health Network Local Practitioners: Registered Dietitian