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The benefits of eating well
Eating healthily gives a teen more energy, better concentration, and a general
sense of well-being. It’s easy for teens to take small steps to improve their diet.

Healthy habits
There are lots of things teens can do to make sure
they are eating healthily. Here are just a few.

△ Staying hydrated △ Eating breakfast △ Snacking healthily
Drinking 6–8 glasses of liquid per day is Breakfast means “breaking the fast” Healthy snacks can be just as quick as
recommended. Water is best, so try to after a night’s sleep. It energizes the sugary snacks to put together. They also
limit fruit juice and smoothies to 150ml brain and body ready for the day ahead. keep the body feeling full for longer.
(0.3 pt) per day.

△ Controlling portion size △ Dining regularly △ Getting enough fruits
For carbohydrates, proteins, and To sustain the body throughout the day, and vegetables
vegetables, a serving should measure take meals and snacks at regular times. Eat a selection of 5–7 fruits
about the size of a person's fist. and vegetables every day.

Not so healthy
Teens should be conscious of unhealthy habits in their everyday diet. Having treats in
moderation is the best way to stay healthy.

Fast food Sugary treats Detox diets

Fast food can often be tasty and quick, Chocolate, ice cream, fizzy drinks, and Teens should avoid diets encouraging
but it’s typically high in calories, sweets can seem a more appealing them to “detox”, “cleanse”, or anything
saturated fat, salt, and sugar. Fast food snack than healthy fruit. However, too that recommends skipping meals or
should only be consumed as an much of these can increase the risk of eating just one type of food. Dieting
occasional treat. diabetes, cause tooth decay, and lead in this way can be dangerous, and
to weight gain. may cause a teen to develop an
eating disorder.

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