“One of the first ways teenagers assert their independence is by making their own eating choices,” According to HealthyChildren.org (American Academy of Pediatrics). Although it is a freedom for teens, it’s a hard one for parents and other influential people in their lives to control and monitor. Perhaps this is the reason why we often find that teenagers are making the wrong selections.
All of this begs the question: can we influence the way teens make their selections so that they are making positive, healthy choices for now and for their future? The answer is absolutely.
Making Sure The Right Food is READILY AVAILABLE
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The first step to insuring that teens are making these superior choices, is to make the right food readily available to them. “Teenagers need to eat foods from all the major food groups and rely more often on lower fat choices,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Making choices based off of the major food groups never has to be boring, basic or unfavorable. Check out some of these recipes to help you make a healthy meal, snack or desert that your teen will LOVE.
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