Health Guidelines For Teenage Girls

Teenage girls in particular are at risk of harming theirpeanut butter, margarine etc so fats and oils aren't
bodies with so called radical diet programs becauseincluded separately.
they are trying to keep up with what HollywoodTeenage girls need to do at least 60 minutes of
espouses to be the ultimate weight for a girl to have. Itphysical activity everyday. But remember, more is
is no wonder parents are left to struggle with how tobetter - even up to several hours! This can be built up
prepare healthy meals for teenage girls who are tryingthroughout the day with a combination of moderate to
to diet themselves silly to keep up with the latestvigorous activities. Most importantly, teenage girls need
Hollywood "it" girl.the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities
Here is a guideline for healthy eating for teenage girls. Itthat are fun and suit their interests, skills and abilities
is recommended that teenage girls eat the followingwhether it involves joining a local sports team or just
servings per day:getting out and enjoying the environment through
* 5-11 servings from the bread, cereals, rice, pasta,swimming, surfing, bushwalking or whatever. If left to
noodles groupthemselves, many teenage girls may often choose
An example of one serve is 2 slices of bread; 1surfing the net, watching TV and talking to friends on
medium bread roll; 1 cup of cooked rice, pasta orthe phone. Ideally, no more than 2 hours each day
noodles; or 1 1/3 cup of breakfast cereal flakes.should be spent using electronic media for
There is an allowance of about 30g a day for poly orentertainment, particularly at times when more active
monounsaturated fats and oils that can be used topursuits could be enjoyed.
spread on breads or rolls or used elsewhere in the diet.Teenage girls often begin to experiment with alcohol
* 4 servings from the vegetables, legumes groupespecially as they start to get more independence.
An example of one serve is 75 grams or 1/2 cupDrinking alcohol can be risky in both the short and long
cooked vegetables; 1/2 cup cooked dried beans, peas,term. Short-term or binge drinking can lead to poisoning,
lentils or canned beans; 1 cup of salad vegetables; or 1accidents, violence and unprotected sex. Long-term
small potatoexcessive use of alcohol can lead to alcohol addiction,
* 3 servings of fruitand liver, heart and brain damage.
An example of one serve is 1 medium apple; 2 smallOne quarter of 12-14 year olds drink some alcohol.
pieces (150g) of fruit (apricots, kiwi fruit, plums); 1 cup ofAccording to a recent survey, 39% of males and
diced fruit pieces or canned fruit; 1/2 cup of fruit juice;females in the 15-24 year age group consumed
or 1 1/2 tablespoons of sultanas.alcohol at 'risky' levels (7 or more standard drinks in
* 3 servings from the milk, yoghurt, cheese groupany one day within a month). No amount of alcohol is
An example of one serve is 250 mls of fresh milk;'safe' for adolescents and it is particularly risky for a
250ml of calcium fortified soy beverages; 40 grams (2person under 16 to drink alcohol.
slices) of cheese; or 200g (1 small carton of yoghurt).Parents of teenage girls need to be aware of potential
* 1 serving from the lean meat, fish, poultry, eggs, nutssituations where their children may be drinking
and legumes groupalcohol-such as parties, school dances, and
An example of one serve is 65-100 grams cookedexcursions-and ensure that there is adult supervision.
meat or chicken; 2 small chops; 2 slices of roast meat;You should be aware that 'soft' alcoholic drinks, i.e.
1/2 cup of cooked (dried beans); 80-120 grams of fishspirits mixed with soft drinks are often attractive to
fillet; 1/2 cup of peanuts (almonds); or 2 small eggs.teenage girls, but contain at least as much alcohol as a
Note: You get plenty of fats and oils from the amountstandard beer.
used with cereal foods and from meat, eggs, cheese,