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Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition. HFA 4U/C. Adolescents. From a biological standpoint, are children Working their way to adulthood Nutrition needs fall between children and adult needs They are increasingly responsible for their food choices They make choices related to their nutrition knowledge.

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Adolescent Nutrition

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  1. Adolescent Nutrition HFA 4U/C

  2. Adolescents • From a biological standpoint, are children • Working their way to adulthood • Nutrition needs fall between children and adult needs • They are increasingly responsible for their food choices • They make choices related to their nutrition knowledge

  3. Common Adolescent Nutrition issues • Females lack, calcium, folate and iron • This leads to Anemia (iron deficiency) • Iron from animal sources is easily absorbed by the intestine • Calcium comes from a substance in plants called phyatesand this can alter the bioavailability of iron from vegetable sources making it more difficult for the body to use • Some foods increase iron’s bioavailability, such as vitamin C – leading to increased nutrient absorption

  4. The effects of Vegetarian eating patterns • Increasing trend around the world • Often due to cultural, religious, health and economic reasons • Canadian teenagers are increasingly turning away from meat sources • 20% of Canadian teenage girls are vegetarian • 35% of Canadian teenage girls consume under the daily recommended servings of meat • Vegetarian diets can be nutritionally sound, however those who are new to the practice often do not consume enough foods high in protein, iron and calcium, as well as B12

  5. Psychological & Emotional influences on Food Choices • Food is associated with both positive and negative experiences • Comfort foods are often associated with home and a sense of belonging • Psychological state can also determine HOW MUCH we eat and WHAT types of foods we choose • Research shows that people who are well rested make better food choices than those who are sleep deprived • Certain emotions make us eat more such as: loneliness, anger, and confusion

  6. A concern with emotional eating is that overconsumption of food can lead to weight gain and may be a factor in rising obesity levels which can then be linked to higher levels of depression and self worth issues • Foods consumed in stressful situations can go one of two ways: energy dense or empty calories • Emotional eating is a learned response – people can be taught to deal with negative emotions in other ways – unfortunately this learned response often begins in adolescence

  7. Why we eat what we eat? • Stop and complete the supplementary Note and Handout

  8. Discussion Question: • What are your comfort foods? Why do they hold positive feelings for you?

  9. Homework • Complete the protein supplement assignment. • See additional hand out provided in class. • Assignment is due Friday April 25th

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