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Because their natural metabolism is higher, and also they have more cells dying and regenerating (Due to growth). Also, they get a lot more physical activity than adults, reulting in greater appetites
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Is it true that teenagers eat more than adults?
It depends on how heavy or skinny a person is or how much they weigh. Not just that it also has to do with the fact Teenagers are going through growth spurts more often and thus the body wants more food.
How much fat should teenagers eat?
Teenagers shouldn't be hoarding on the fat, but eat a bit more than a Child would! ;)
Who eats More teens or adults?
Teenagers generally eat more food than adults. They need more energy from food because they need extra energy for growing. An adult has already finished growing, so they do not need the extra food, and it is usually just stored as fat.
Do ladybug larva eat aphids?
yes, they eat more than adults.
Do baby rabbits eat more than adults?
No they dont.
Do kids eat more cookies than adults?
yes and jesus did to
Why do adults eat more than kids?
Young children need the nutrition from food to aide their development (both physical and mental). This is particularly evident in teenagers who are going through puberty, and whos diet 'intake' may increase correspondingly because of a need for nutrition (often taken from food)
How will teenagers and children benefit from developing healthy eating and drinking habits?
If you know how you can keep it as an adult and it would feel more natural to do so. They will notice the difference when they eat unhealthy and when they eat healthy and will stick to the healthy food. This will mean they will live longer, be less sick and enjoy life more.
Is it normal for your teenage son to eat so much?
Teenagers grow and develop at their own pace. Some teenagers will eat much more than others, and some may grow more than others. All in all, eating is a normal thing for any teenager going through puberty.
Are teenagers unhealthy?
It depends on the teenagers: if they eat too much sweets and hardly ever do sports or eat a balanced diet. Most teenagers are healthy, BUT there is a quite high number of unhealthy teenagers. Otherwise, there are more healthy teenagers!
Why don't teenagers eat vegetables?
they think that it is dry and plain. Eating a snack is much more convenient than eating a vegetable
Why does your teen son eat from morning till nightafter everymeal?
because teenagers need lots of energy for growing and developing, boys are normally more active than girls and grow more than girls do apart from this some teenagers have a very high metabolism that allows them to eat lots of food without gaining weight
