Teenagers Flashcards
What is meant by boys having a greater lean body mass?
They have more muscle mass and girls have more fat tissue
What increases during puberty?
Calcium and vitamin D - PBM
Iron and Vitamin C - menstruation (girls)
Energy requirements
Protein requirements
What is meant by the term ‘balance energy input and energy output’?
The relationship between energy in which is the calories consumed and your energy out which is how much you burn
Why is there a lack of physical activity in teenagers?
Many live a sedentary lifestyle No open spaces Fear of being attacked Travel in cars Technology
Why is there an increased development of poor food choices in teenagers?
Junk food is amongst the highly visible value marketing
Socialising - poor food choices
Consume fast food and junk food
Why is junk food and fast food a bad food choice?
High in saturated fat, free sugars, LDL cholesterol, high sodium levels
Why is having more independence when it comes to buying food often dangerous?
Likely to buy junk food
Fast food
Won’t get all the nutrients - obesity
Why is iron so important in teenage girls?
They have started menstruation - lose blood - lose iron
Why is vitamin C so important for teenage girls?
For the full absorption of iron to avoid anaemia
Why do teenagers require more calcium than adults?
They need to reach ‘peak bone mass’
Reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
Why is calcium also important for teenagers?
Muscle contractions
Functioning of nerves
Blood clotting
Why is zinc so important for teenagers?
Growth
Development - puberty
Boosts the immune system - heal wounds
Why is vitamin D so important for teenagers?
Calcium absorption for strong bones
Why are B vitamins important in teenagers?
Oxidation of nutrients - release of energy from food
Why are free sugars not encouraged for teenagers?
Energy dense
Provide with empty calories
Lead to adverse effects on health
