Will I Get Skinnier After Puberty? What Does a Dietitian Say?
Puberty is a time of raging appetites, increased hormones, and a ever-changing body. Puberty is also a time of change and transformation. With growth spurts and weight shifts, teenagers can feel that...
Ask any 15 year old if they should eat fat and their answer will likely be “no way”. Saturated fat can be extremely unhealthy, but foods higher in unsaturated fats can promote healthy growth for...
Being 13 years old can feel chaotic. It’s the first of officially being a teenager, and many physical, emotional, mental, developmental, and social changes are happening. Through all the changes...
With obesity on the rise, teenagers especially need to learn early how to maintain a healthy weight. Teenagers may be tempted to take drastic measures to cut calories. Misinformation, dieting myths,...
Being 15 or 16 years old is surely sweet, but it is also a time when knowing how many calories to consume can be confusing. Calories are needed for teenagers to keep up energy and promote proper...
Teenage girls, especially in the 14-18 year old range, are prone to want to cut calories. On the contrary, calories are needed in adolescence to keep teens energized, developing, and maturing...
