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This article outlines the recommended daily calorie intake for teenagers, emphasizing 2,000 calories for girls and 2,400 for boys. It highlights the importance of filling plates with colorful, healthy foods like black beans, salmon, walnuts, blueberries, and apples, which can prevent diseases such as cancer and heart conditions. The piece warns against fad diets, stresses moderation, and encourages healthy eating habits. For those considering weight loss, it suggests consulting a nutritionist and involving family and friends for support, while promoting self-acceptance and body positivity.
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Nutrition By: Giana Vozella and Katie Pelland
Calorie Count The healthy amount of calories consumed by a girl per day between the ages of 14-18 is 2,000 The healthy amount of calories consumed by a boy per day between the ages of 14-18 is 2,400
Healthy Foods Your plate should be filled with foods with a variety of colors Black Beans, Salmon, Walnuts, Blueberries, and Apples are all fantastic and healthy food choices The food items above can help prevent cancer, helps fight heart disease, and can help rid your body of cholesterol
Diets Fad diets are BAD (such as weight watchers and other commercial diets) Fad diets may help you temporarily loose weight but as soon as you stop the diet you put the weight back on Everything in moderation! Each day have plenty of fruits, vegetable, grains, and meat. Don’t be afraid to treat yourself to a sweet either! Get your vitamins from food not from pills
Loosing Weight If you want to loose weight you need to do so safely The first step is to tell you parents your goal and why you want to loose the weight Visit a nutritionist to get a HEALTHY, NATURAL and PERSONSLIZED dieting plan It is important that friends and family know about your weight loss plans. This way if you should develop an eating disorder your friends and family will be to help you Most important- YOU are perfect the way you are and you shouldn't feel like you have to loose weight