Teenagers/ Adolesent Flashcards
1
Q
Why do adolescents need protein?
A
Growth spurt is often occur so protein is required to Ensure that teenagers body tissues grow, maintained and repair properly.
2
Q
Why are Calcium,phosphorus and Vitamin D needed?
A
For bone and teeth development
3
Q
Why is extra carbohydrates and Vitamin B needed?
A
energy is needed as teenagers body frames change and grow
4
Q
Why do (all) teenagers need iron and Vitamin C?
A
Because blood volume increases as they grow so they are required to ensure they have healthy blood
5
Q
Why do teenagers (girls) need iron and Vitamin C
A
Teenage girls need to increase intake of this especially when their period stars
6
Q
Name Two deficiencies that teenagers can be prone to
A
- iron deficiency (anaemia)
* calcium deficiency
