Food 4 Life - Adolescent

Adolescent

12-18 Years

This is Max. He is fourteen, and the eldest of three children. Like the rest of his family he needs a balanced diet to help him concentrate in school, and keep him fit for all the sports he likes to play.  Many teenagers, particularly girls, don't get enough iron in their diet, so Max makes sure he eats plenty of meat, fish and leafy green vegetables. Protein is important, particularly during a teenager's growth spurt, as is calcium and vitamins C and D.   Max is so active, he needs lots of energy in his diet. Foods like pasta and bread are good energy foods as they are high in carbohydrate."

To help you learn and understand more about an adolescent’s needs, why not try out our interactive games and activities:

Play it!
How much do you know about Max's nutritional needs?

Do it!
Discover how to keep Max active by boosting his iron intake.

Make it!
Plan and prepare Max's diet for a day.