As an active teen, eating the right food that has the right amounts of nutrients is the key to having the maximum performance ability. Not only does having the right kind and amounts of food help your body excel, it's needed in order for the body to build up muscle and energy. Because an active teen burns more calories than an average teen (2,000-5,000 calories a day), eating extra amounts of food is needed to keep them going.
So what happens if an active teen doesn’t eat enough?
Multiple Health Issues that include:
~Diabetes
~Heart Disease
~Electrolyte Imbalances
~Osteoporosis
~Cancer
Lastly, living a healthy and active life as a teen can help ensure that you continue to live a healthy lifestyle as an adult. Hopefully, after reading this blog, you can identify the do's and don'ts when it comes to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/eatnrun.html
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/articles/318/nutrition/healthy-eating-and-good-nutrition.html
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