About this topic
Your child will be growing and changing a lot between 12 and 18 years of age. During this time, your child may need extra calories and nutrients to help with this growth. It is important that your childs diet has the right amount of: ‚
- Calories
- Carbs
- Protein
- Fat
- Vitamins and minerals
- Fiber
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What will the results be?
Your child will grow to be active and healthy. Your child will have fewer problems with obesity and weight. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
Ask your doctor if your child needs a vitamin. ‚
Will physical activity be limited?
Your child should play by moving around each day. Try to limit the time spent playing video games, watching TV, or on the computer. ‚
What changes to diet are needed?
- Follow a healthy diet.
- Eat many different foods rich in nutrients from all food groups.
- Stay away from sugars and fats. Limit sweets and fatty foods such as candy bars and chips.
- Limit the amount of fast food your child eats. Fast food tends to be higher in calories, sodium, and fat.
- Give your child healthy food choices. This will help control what foods your child eats. Do not encourage overeating.
- Talk to a dietitian for meal planning tips.
Who should use this diet?
Children or adolescents 12 to 18 years of age ‚
What foods are good to eat?
- Grains: Try to eat at least three servings of whole grain bread, cereals, brown rice, pasta, or crackers each day.
- Veggies: Eat a lot of veggies. Try to pick many different kinds and colors. Try to eat more fresh or frozen and stay away from canned veggies.
- Fruits: Eat many different types of fruits, but try to stay away from juice. Fresh or frozen fruit is much better for you than juice.
- Fats: Use good fats found in fish, nuts, avocados, and oils, like olive oil and canola oil. Cut back on solid fats (butter, lard, margarine).
- Milk: Choose low fat (1%) or fat free.
- Meats and beans: Try to eat more low fat or lean meats like chicken and turkey. Eat less red meat and eat more fish and beans instead.
When do I need to call the doctor?
Talk to your dietitian about other choices if your child is a picky eater. ‚
Where can I learn more?
American Academy of Pediatrics ‚
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/nutrition/pages/A-Teenagers-Nutritional-Needs.aspx ‚
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ‚
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htm ‚
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This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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