Teenagers Flashcards
what is the other name for teenagers
Adolescence
what is the age group
13-19
what are the nutrients needed
protein
calcium, phosphors and vit. D
carbohydrates and viit. B
iron and vit. C
why do a teenage girls need more iron and Vitamin C than boys
iron and vit.C ensures healthy blood and teen girls need it more because they menstruate or time of menstruation (have their period)
why protein
ensure the tissue grow well and maintained and repaired properly
why cal,phoro,vit.D
to maintain good and healthy teeth and bones
why carbs and vit. B
for energy and for body frames to grow and change
why iron and Vitamin C
for healthy blood
why is food education important to a teenager
because they make their own food choices
what are the topics a teenagers should be aware of
nutrition, cooking methods, prep time, eating patterns, cost, etc
what are the health issues when they do not follow a healthy balanced diet
iron deficiency (anaemia) calcium deficiency
what does deficiency mean
lack of something
e.g vitamins
