Nutrition
Many adolescents admit to knowing very little about nutritional needs and how to read food labels. Below are some resources to help guide teens and young adults in achieving a balanced diet:
"MyPlate" - USDA:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched MyPlate to help educate on how to balance the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy) as part of a balanced diet. The USDA MyPlate website includes links specific to teens as well as tips on how to eat healthy on a limited budget. Learn more at: www.myplate.gov.
How to read food labels - FDA:
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration website outlines the various components of food labels and explains the information in detail. For example, they warn that "serving size" is not necessarily a healthy recommendation of how much one should eat, but rather is the manufacturer's estimate of the amount that someone would typically eat. Link here.
Family Healthy Weight Programs
Family Healthy Weight Programs are centered around family-based interventions and lifestyle modifications to improve health across the whole family, including children and teens. Find CDC-recognized Family Healthy Weight Programs and other healthy weight resources on the CDC website.
"MyPlate" - USDA:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture launched MyPlate to help educate on how to balance the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy) as part of a balanced diet. The USDA MyPlate website includes links specific to teens as well as tips on how to eat healthy on a limited budget. Learn more at: www.myplate.gov.
How to read food labels - FDA:
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration website outlines the various components of food labels and explains the information in detail. For example, they warn that "serving size" is not necessarily a healthy recommendation of how much one should eat, but rather is the manufacturer's estimate of the amount that someone would typically eat. Link here.
Family Healthy Weight Programs
Family Healthy Weight Programs are centered around family-based interventions and lifestyle modifications to improve health across the whole family, including children and teens. Find CDC-recognized Family Healthy Weight Programs and other healthy weight resources on the CDC website.
