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Healthy eating SEE ALSO 70–71 ›

Eating disorders
Body image 72–73 ›
During puberty, the teen body needs extra energy and nutrients Exercise 74–75 ›
to support all the changes it’s going through. Developing good Exams and revision 104–105 ›
eating habits during adolescence can make living a healthy life
easier, as these habits often stick into adulthood.

Balanced diet GOOD T O KNO W
Different choices
A balanced diet means eating foods from each of the
different food groups, and in the right proportions. Some people don’t eat certain meats, or prepare their food in a specific
Meals and snacks should contain lots of colourful fruit way, for religious reasons. For ethical reasons, pescatarians eat fish but no
and vegetables, to ensure a teen is getting all the meat, while vegetarians and vegans eat neither fish nor meat. Instead,
essential nutrients. they find nutrient-rich options from the rest of the food groups to ensure
the body still receives everything it needs.

▷ Eating well
Aim to eat a well-balanced diet that
covers all the food groups, every day. Carbohydrates and starches
4–6 servings daily.
These help with digestion and
give the body energy. Choose the
Fruits and vegetables
5–7 servings daily. wholegrain version where possible.
These provide essential
minerals and vitamins.
Choose from fresh, frozen,
tinned, dried, or juiced.

Calcium-rich
3 servings daily. Healthy fats
These provide calcium, which Consume sparingly.
keeps bones and teeth strong. These help to store energy
Proteins and protect vital organs.
2–3 servings daily.
These help the body build and repair tissues.

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