Food is the Fuel of our Future
As teens, learning how to make balanced, healthy food decisions will set us on the road to success!
We need to fuel our bodies properly to support our jam-packed teenage lives. By learning balanced nutritional strategies, we teens can stay focused, reduce disease risk, prevent weight-related problems, grow properly, and develop healthy habits that we will keep all throughout adulthood.
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Many teens struggle with their eating habits, whether that means restricting themselves, not receiving adequate nutrients, consuming high-sugar drinks often, or eating a diet high in fat. Additionally, many teens are also uneducated about nutritional foods. According to 'Pediatrics in Review’, only 50% of teens who had preventative care visits received anticipatory guidance on healthy eating.
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Imbalanced eating can cause diseases down the line, including iron deficiency anemia, poor bone mineralization, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and some cancers.
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Educating ourselves is one of the best ways to take action. Learning how to create balanced meals is key! See the chart below for a guide to a balanced plate (choosemyplate.gov). Additionally, see our resources tab for more support specific to your current situation!
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Hi! My name is Cadence, and I am a 17 year old foodie who is interested in nutrition. I made this website because I think that every teen deserves to feel empowered by balanced and nutritious meals!