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Nutrition and healthy food for teenagers

Resource Type

Text for Teens

Description

Pre-teens and teenagers need a wide variety of foods from the five healthy food groups – vegetables, fruit, grains, dairy and protein. Healthy foods have nutrients that are important for growth and development during puberty. Teenagers should limit salty, fatty and sugary foods, low-fibre foods, and drinks with caffeine or a lot of sugar.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

Web Address

https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/healthy-lifestyle/daily-food-guides/nutrition-healthy-food-teens

Languages

English

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