2. Analyzing your nutritional needs 1 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

3. *Define the nutritional requirements for healthy teens. *Classify foods into the appropriate food groups. *Identify special nutritional needs of selected populations. 2 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

4. These are guidelines set so that you may select foods that provide you with a nutritionally balanced diet. 3 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

5. Age Weight Height Activity level Expectation Choices 4 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

6. Some guidelines today, suggest this is the proper balance a teenager needs in there diet. WHAT DO YOU THINK? 5 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

7. This organizes foods into groups based on the dietary guidelines. 6 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

8. Carbohydrates = 6 to 11 servings Vegetables = 3 to 5 servings Fruits = 2 to 4 servings Dairy = 2 to 3 servings Protein = 2 to 3 servings Fats = not a food group, use sparingly 7 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

9. What you need to consume each day depends on? AGE GENDER ACTIVITY EXPECTATION HEIGHT WEIGHT CHOICES 8 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

10. Both boys and girls experience increased demands for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals to deal with mental and physical changes. Protein for muscle growth Calcium and iron for developmental changes 9 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

11. Also an increase demand for protein, vitamins, and minerals. They need to increase their caloric intake to meet the daily energy demands. Protein is big, needed for the growing fetus and the it’s environment. 10 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

12. They choose not to eat meat products and some avoid dairy. Since not all essential nutrients can be found in plants (B12). They must eat a very wide variety of veggies and take a supplement to be sure they are receiving the nutrients they need to maintain a healthy life. 11 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

13. They have specific nutritional needs for their training and performance requirements. The amount of calories consumed depends of the type of activity. One thing is for sure, they must DRINK WATER BEFORE, DURING and AFTER WORKOUTS 12 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

14. Their nutritional needs a similar to that of the general population. As you age you should continue to eat a variety of foods to reduce the likelihood of missing important nutrients 13 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

15. NOW YOUR ON THE ROAD TO BETTER NUTRITION THE CHOICE IS YOURS! 14 | Vigyan Ashram | INDUSA PTI |

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