You are still growing and you need a very balanced diet of high quality foods in order that you develop correctly and healthily. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables to give you fibre, vitamins and minerals. Especially carrots, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, parsnips, swede (rutabaga), green beans, beansprouts and so on, and apples, Pears, bananas, all citrus fruit (like Oranges), kiwi fruits, tomatoes and so on For meat, eat fish, white meat (chicken, turkey etc) but cut down a little (don't stop altogether!) on red meats like beef and lamb. Cut down a lot on fatty foods (including chocolate!) or foods coooked in fat - too much fat will result in putting on weight and acne. Also, cut down on processed foods (packet stuff) that often have a high fat content, or a high sugar content (making you fat) or a high salt content (contributing to high blood pressure later in life). Eat plenty of cereal crops - wheat (in wholemeal bread) cornflakes, rice and so on. They are sources of carbohydrates and give you energy, and are healthier for you than sugary things. Oily fish (llike mackerel) are good for joints and contain substances that can help fight all sorts of diseases. Dairy produce (milk, cheese) is important as a source of calcium for bones and teeth development. Drink water, fruit juices, milk, tea and a little coffee. At your age you should not be drinking alcohol at all. But when yoou are an adult, a little is not harmful, especially an occasional glass of red wine. Never start to smoke - that way you will keep healthy and never have the problem of having to give it up later in life, after youre addicted. And you will save a fortune. That goes for illegal drugs too. As very occasional special treats only have a little chocoate and sugary things or high-fat foods like burgers. Avoid strange coloured foods (that have been heavily dosed with additives) - like bright blue red or yellow fizzy drinks like the plague. All in all be sensible in what you eat - eat a balanced diet with something from every category, with 'junk' food only taken rarely. Coupled with moderate exercise (don't spend all day watching TV! - get out and do something!) your body and mind will develop well and you will give your adult life a positive start healthwise.
eat whatever you want...just never overeat...if you think your fat...cut out some obviously fattening things from your diet that you often have...exe...if you love soda or Pizza or fries...set a limit on the number of these things you can have...or make a rule that you must jog X number of miles before being allowed to eat fries.
remember:not eating your favorite unhealthy food may be a better diet, but eating a weekly treat will allow you to keep an otherwise unsatisfying diet for as long as you want.
Nutrition:-
(1)Definition-
Good nutrition can help prevent disease and promote
health. There are six categories of nutrients that the body
needs to acquire from food: protein, carbohydrates, fat,
fibers, vitamins and minerals, and water.
1.Proteins
Protein supplies amino acids to build and maintain
healthy body tissue. There are 20 amino acids considered
essential because the body must have all of them in the
right amounts to function properly. Twelve of these are
manufactured in the body but the other eight amino acids
must be provided by the diet. Foods from animal source
such as milk or eggs often contain all these essential amino
acids while a variety of plant products must be taken
together to provide all these necessary protein components.
2.Fat
Fat supplies energy and transports nutrients. There
are two families of fatty acids considered essential for the
body: the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Essential
fatty acids are required by the body to function normally.
They can be obtained from canola oil, flaxseed oil, coldwater
fish, or fish oil, all of which contain omega-3 fatty
acids, and primrose or black currant seed oil, which contains
omega-6 fatty acids. The American diet often contains
excess of omega-6 fatty acids and insufficient
amount of omega-3 fats. Increased consumption of
omega-3 oils are recommended to help reduce risk of cardiovascular
diseases and cancer and alleviate symptoms
of rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome, dermatitis,
and inflammatory bowel disease.
3.Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body's main source of energy
and should be the major part of total daily intake. There
are two types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates
(such as sugar or honey) or complex carbohydrates (such
as grains, beans, peas, or potatoes). Complex carbohydrates
are preferred because these foods are more nutritious
yet have fewer calories per gram compared to fat
and cause fewer problems with overeating than fat or
sugar. Complex carbohydrates are also preferred over
simple carbohydrates by diabetics because they allow
better blood glucose control.
4.Fiber
Fiber is the material that gives plant texture and support.
Although it is primarily made up of carbohydrates,
it does not have a lot of calories and usually is not broken
down by the body for energy. Dietary fiber is found in
plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and
whole grains.
There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble.
Insoluble fiber, as the name implies, does not dissolve in
water because it contains high amount of cellulose.
Insoluble fiber can be found in the bran of grains, the
pulp of fruit and the skin of vegetables. Soluble fiber is
the type of fiber that dissolves in water. It can be found in
a variety of fruits and vegetables such as apples, oatmeal
and oat bran, rye flour, and dried beans.
Although they share some common characteristics
such as being partially digested in the stomach and
intestines and have few calories, each type of fiber has its
own specific health benefits. Insoluble fiber speeds up
the transit of foods through the digestive system and adds
bulk to the stools, therefore, it is the type of fiber that
helps treat constipation or diarrhea and prevents colon
cancer. On the other hand, only soluble fiber can lower
blood cholesterol levels. This type of fiber works by
attaching itself to the cholesterol so that it can be eliminated
from the body. This prevents cholesterol from recirculating
and being reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
5.Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins are organic substances present in food and
required by the body in a minute amount for regulation of
metabolism and maintenance of normal growth and functioning.
The most commonly known vitamins are A, B1
(thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic
acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), B12
(cobalamin), C (ascorbic acid), D, E, and K. The B and C
vitamins are water-soluble, excess amounts of which are
excreted in the urine. The A, D, E, and K vitamins are fatsoluble
and will be stored in the body fat.
Minerals are vital to our existence because they are
the building blocks that make up muscles, tissues, and
bones. They also are important components of many lifesupporting
systems, such as hormones, oxygen transport,
and enzyme systems.
There are two kinds of minerals: the major (or
macro) minerals and the trace minerals. Major minerals
are the minerals that the body needs in large amount. The
following minerals are classified as major: calcium,
phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, and
chloride. They are needed to build muscles, blood, nerve
cells, teeth, and bones. They are also essential electrolytes
that the body requires to regulate blood volume
and acid-base balance.
Unlike the major minerals, trace minerals are needed
only in tiny amounts. Even though they can be found inthe body in exceedingly small amounts, they are also
very important to the human body. These minerals participate
in most chemical reactions in the body. They are
also needed to manufacture important hormones. The
following are classified as trace minerals: iron, zinc,
iodine, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium, selenium,
molybdenum, and boron.
Many vitamins (such as vitamins A, C, and E) and
minerals (such as zinc, copper, selenium, or manganese)
act as antioxidants. They protect the body against the
damaging effects of free radicals. They scavenge or mop
up these highly reactive radicals and change them into
inactive, less harmful compounds. In so doing, these
essential nutrients help prevent cancer and many other
degenerative diseases, such as premature aging, heart
disease, autoimmune diseases, arthritis, cataracts,
Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes mellitus.
6.Water
Water helps to regulate body temperature, transports
nutrients to cells, and rids the body of waste materials.
Origins
Unlike plants, human beings cannot manufacture
most of the nutrients that they need to function. They
must eat plants and/or other animals. Although nutritional
therapy came to the forefront of the public's awareness
in the late twentieth century, the notion that food affects
health is not new. John Harvey Kellogg was an early
health-food pioneer and an advocate of a high-fiber diet.
An avowed vegetarian, he believed that meat products
were particularly detrimental to the colon. In the 1870s,
Kellogg founded the Battle Creek Sanitarium, where he
developed a diet based on nut and vegetable products.
(2)Purpose
Good nutrition helps individuals achieve general
health and well-being. In addition, dietary modifications
might be prescribed for a variety of complaints including
Allergies, anemia, arthritis, colds, depressions, fatigue,
gastrointestinal disorder, high or low blood pressure,
insomnia, headaches, obesity, pregnancy, premenstrual
syndrome (PMS), respiratory conditions, and stress.
Nutritional therapy may also be involved as a complement
to the allopathic treatments of cancer, diabetes,
and Parkinson's disease. Other specific dietary measures
include the elimination of food additives for attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), gluten-free
diets for schizophrenia, and dairy-free for chronic respiratory
diseases.
A high-fiber diet helps prevent or treat the following
health conditions:
• High cholesterol levels. Fiber effectively lowers blood
cholesterol levels. It appears that soluble fiber binds to
cholesterol and moves it down the digestive tract so that
it can be excreted from the body. This prevents the cholesterol
from being reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
• Constipation. A high-fiber diet is the preferred nondrug
treatment for constipation. Fiber in the diet adds
more bulk to the stools, making them softer and shortens
the time foods stay in the digestive tract.
• Hemorrhoids. Fiber in the diet adds more bulk and softens
the stool, thus, reducing painful hemorrhoidal
symptoms.
• Diabetes. Soluble fiber in the diet slows down the rise
of blood sugar levels following a meal and helps control
diabetes.
• Obesity. Dietary fiber makes a person feel full faster.
• Cancer. Insoluble fiber in the diet speeds up the movement
of the stools through the gastro-intestinal tract.
The faster food travels through the digestive tract, the
less time there is for potential cancer-causing substances
to work. Therefore, diets high in insoluble fiber
help prevent the accumulation of toxic substances that
cause cancer of the colon. Because fiber reduces fat
absorption in the digestive tract, it may also prevent
A diet low in fat also promotes good health and prevents
many diseases. Low-fat diet can help treat or control
the following conditions:
• Obesity. High fat consumption often leads to excess
caloric and fat intake, which increases body fat.
• Coronary artery disease. High consumption of saturated
fats is associated with coronary artery disease.
• Diabetes. People who are overweight tend to develop or
worsen existing diabetic condition due to decreased
insulin sensitivity.
• Breast cancer. A high dietary consumption of fat is
associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
(3)Description
The four basic food groups, as outlined by the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA) are:
• dairy products (such as milk and cheese)
• meat and eggs (such as fish, poultry, pork, beef, and
eggs)
• grains (such as bread cereals, rice, and pasta)
• fruits and vegetablesThe USDA recommendation for adults is that consumption
of meat, eggs, and dairy products should not
exceed 20% of total daily caloric intake. The rest (80%)
should be devoted to vegetables, fruits, and grains. For
children age two or older, 55% of their caloric intake
should be in the form of carbohydrates, 30% from fat,
and 15% from proteins. In addition, saturated fat intake
should not exceed 10% of total caloric intake. This lowfat,
high-fiber diet is believed to promote health and help
prevent many diseases, including Heart disease, obesity,
and cancer.
Allergenic and highly processed foods should be
avoided. Highly processed foods do not contain significant
amounts of essential trace minerals. Furthermore,
they contain lots of fat and sugar as well as preservatives,
artificial sweeteners and other additives. High consumption
of these foods causes build up of these unwanted
chemicals in the body and should be avoided. Food allergy
causes a variety of symptoms including food cravings,
weight gain, bloating, water retention. It may also worsen
chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
Preparations
An enormous body of research exists in the field of
nutrition. Mainstream Western medical practitioners
point to studies that show that a balanced diet, based on
the USDA Food Guide Pyramid, provides all of the necessary
nutrients.
The Food Guide Pyramid recommends the following
daily servings in six categories:
• grains: six or more servings
• vegetables: five servings
• fruits: two to four servings
• meat: two to three servings
• dairy: two to three servings
• fats and oils: use sparingly
(4)Precautions
Individuals should not change their diets without the
advice of nutritional experts or health care professionals.
Certain individuals especially children, pregnant and lactating
women, and chronically ill patients should only
change their diets under professional supervision.
Side effects
It is best to obtain vitamins and minerals through
food sources. Excessive intake of vitamins and mineral
supplements can cause serious physiological problems.
The following is a list of possible side effects resulting
from excessive doses of vitamins and minerals:
• vitamin A: birth defects, irreversible bone and liver
damage
• vitamin B1: deficiencies in B2 and B6
• vitamin B6: damage to the nervous system
• vitamin C: affects the absorption of copper; diarrhea
• vitamin D: hypercalcemia (abnormally high concentration
of calcium in the blood)
• phosphorus: affects the absorption of calcium
• zinc: affects absorption of copper and iron; suppresses
the immune system
Research and general acceptance
Due to large volume of scientific evidence demonstrating
the benefits of the low-fat, high-fiber diet in disease
prevention and treatment, this diet has been accepted
and advocated by both complementary and allopathic
practitioners.
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