Teenagers are notorious for their terrible eating habits. They typically eat only what tastes good or what's within reach. Since their bodies are still growing and developing, good nutrition during the teen years is crucial to preventing diseases like cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Teenage girls are still growing and establishing precedents for a lifetime of eating habits. Therefore, their dietary content is extremely important and should be packed with healthful nutrients. The teenage years are also a time of growth and hormone fluctuation, which are necessary considerations when choosing healthy foods for teen girls. Encourage foods that promote lasting energy for the day and prevent problematic, unhealthy weight gain. The following foods will help in the growth of teenage girls.
1.Liver
The liver is a good source of protein that helps in the building of the body. Moreover, it is loaded with iron that helps with the supply of blood that will help teenage girls since they lose a lot of blood during menstruation. The liver is also rich in vitamin A that helps your body form and maintain soft and skeletal tissue, skin and teeth.
2.Eggs
Eggs are rich in protein and they lower the glycemic load of diet and therefore play a role in the prevention and treatment of acne that is always common in teenage girls.
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3.Dairy products
Dairy products are rich in calcium that helps in building strong and healthy bones.
Puberty marks the beginning of building strong, healthy bones. However, teen girls who are underweight or aren’t consuming enough calcium run the risk of developing osteoporosis.
4.Fruits and vegetables.
Teenage girls who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables have lower chances of getting breast cancer. Moreover, fruits and vegetables have a lot of nutrients that help in the body and help teenage girls have a flawless skin. Some of the fruits mangoes, apples, oranges, bananas, kiwi, spinach, kales, watermelons, cucumbers, beetroots.
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BY MONICA OCHIENG
EDITED BY AMOS MAKOKHA
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