Teenagers 13-19

Question 1

what happens at this lifestage? Teen

Answer 1

The body grows rapidly and at certain times and develops from a child into an adult

when the minerals are taken into the bones and teeth so that the skeleton reaches peak bone mass when they are adults

girls have periods which may mean that they do not have enough iron and become anaemic

staying up late and pressures of school Millie to lack of energy poor concentration and tiredness

Question 2

when the body starts to grow what nutrients are particularly important

Answer 2

protein 
vitamins ABCDE
carbohydrates
fats unsaturated and omega 3
minerals


Question 3

What nutrients are important so that the skeleton reaches peak bone mass when they are adults

Answer 3

calcium and vitamin D

Question 4

when girls have their periods what nutrients do they need

Answer 4

Iron and vitamin C

Question 5

when teenagers stay up late and pressures of school may lead to lack of energy and more, what nutrients are important

Answer 5

vitamin B

iron and vitamin C

Question 6

ENCOURAGE

when the body starts to grow rapidly what should encourage teenagers to do

Answer 6

follow the eatwell guide 
drink plenty of water 
eat your breakfast 
exercise 
plenty of fresh foods

Question 7

DISCOURAGE

When the body starts to grow rapidly what should you discourage teenage from doing

Answer 7

eating ready meals snacks and fast food
sugar and salt
skipping meals

Question 8

ENCOURAGE

when the teenage skeleton reaches peak bone mass when they are adults what should you encourage teenagers to do

Answer 8

plenty of calcium rich foods in the diet

spend time outdoors in the sunshine

exercise to stimulate the bones to make up minerals

Question 9

DISCOURAGE

When the skeleton reaches peak bone mass when they are adults what should you discourage teenagers from

Answer 9

drinking lots of sugary fizzy drinks which can affect how many minerals are taken into the bones

Question 10

when girls start there periods what should you encourage girls to do

Answer 10

eat plenty of fruit and veg and iron rich foods

eats regular well balanced meals

Question 11

when a teenager are staying up late and the pressures of school may lead to lack of energy what should you encourage teenagers to do

Answer 11

eat a balanced breakfast every day including a whole-grain cereal to release energy slowly into the bloodstream to help concentration

eat regular well balanced meals

allow enough time for the body to rest and sleep