Many of the diets and diet products on the market have not been proven by clinical studies as effective in the long term for adults; they certainly have not been proven safe or effective as a solution to weight problems
Calcium not only helps strengthen bones and make for healthier teeth, it also is important in the teen years to prevent future osteoporosis
If a teen weighs less than 15% of the normal weight for his/her height, he/she may not have enough body fat to keep vital organs functioning.
A good place to find out about clear nutrition and dieting facts is to read the book "Eat Right for your Blood Type" this will help give you perspective from a knowledgeable source.
A 2000 report from the CDC showed that many teens know the basics of healthy eating but few actually follow the recommendations. They simply prefer unhealthy foods most of the time.
A great website for dieting and nutrition is sparkpeople.com. It will help you to create a custom diet plan, and also log your calorie intake as well as exercise.
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The simple way of maintaining good nutrition while on a diet is to keep track of what you eat by maintaining a journal. Then, compare what you are eating to the USDA's recommended five food group portions. This will help you balance your diet and the proper nutrition.
Athletic teens may eat extra helpings of complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain rice, pasta, bread, and cereal. Some extra protein is good to help build strong muscles
Dieting may help you lower your cholesterol intake, but only because you are eating less food in general. It is better to look at the nutrition facts on your food packaging to know how much you are consuming, and to limit your intake that way.
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The military encourages dieting and good nutrition. This is one of the reasons that military regulation includes minimum and maximum weight for it members by height.