TEENS NUTRITION:
INTRODUCTION

During your teenage years your body will go through many changes and to support this you need to supply yourself with increased nutrients and calories.  Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is an excellent way to make sure your body is getting enough daily nutrients.  You may have heard that you should aim for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day which may sound like a lot.  Here are some ideas on how to get your 5-A-Day!

You can’t build a strong body on chips and soda. click here to learn about fueling your body with balanced diet.   The Food Guide Pyramid is a great tool designed to help you create your personalized food plan, understand how many servings of each food group you should be eating each day and how to get the most nutrition out of your food choices.