The Nutrients That Teenagers Need

The Nutrients That Teenagers Need primesabji

Teenagers always throw tantrums to eat healthy foods and eat junk foods with love. Their eating habits change according to their surroundings and according to their family eating habits. Every parent wants their teens to eat food that is rich in nutrients and doesn't want them to eat junkies. However, teens are teens, they will eat exactly the opposite what their parents asked them to eat.

The Nutrients That Teenagers Need:

Calcium:

Calcium is the most important chemical element in humans. And your teens should consume about 1,200 mg of calcium from their food per day. Your teens can face osteoporosis and weak bones in their later stages of life if they have a deficiency of calcium in them. Calcium-rich foods include leafy greens, dairy products, cereals, etc. You should give these foods to your teens every day.

Calories:

If your teens are not active whether they are boys or girls, they required 2000 calories for boys and 1600 calories for girls every day. And if your teens are active, then they required 2800 calories for boys and 2200 calories for girls. Indeed, they need higher calories, if they are hyperactive and involved in physical activities.

Proteins:

Probably your teen requires 40-50 gm of protein because they are good for your teen's development and growth. It strengthens the muscles and helps the body to grow. Non-vegetarian foods can give you lots of protein and vegetarian foods such as legumes, pulses, soya, and beans can also give you proteins.

Iron:

Your teenage boy requires 12 mg of iron and a teenage girl requires 15 mg of iron as she loses too much in menstrual. If your teens are not consuming iron properly, then they might lead to fatigue and anemia. Iron helps develop your immune system, functions your brain properly, and supplies oxygen to your muscles.

Minerals and Vitamins:

Vitamins and minerals are essential for your teens, as they protect them from night blindness, anemia, and weakness. They both increase the immunity in your teens' body and make them active all day. You can found them in yogurt, milk, carrots, cheese, eggs, papaya, kiwi, mangoes, peaches, sweet potatoes, strawberries, spinach, other leafy greens, guava, and nuts.

The Bottom Line:

You as a parent can solve this problem only. You are the one who will encourage your teens to eat healthy food which provides them proper intake of nutrients. I hope you like the article and you find it helpful to encourage your teens.
These are some Nutrients That Teenagers Need.

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