Adolescent's Diet Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught at a young age. The following are some general guidelines for helping your adolescent eat healthy. It is important to discuss your adolescent's diet with his or her health care provider before making any dietary changes or placing your adolescent on a diet. Discuss the following healthy eating recommendations with your adolescent to ensure he or she is following a healthy eating plan: * Eat three meals a day, with healthy snacks. * Increase fibre (fresh vegetables are a good source of fibre) in the diet and decrease the use of salt. * Drink water. Try to avoid drinks that are high in sugar. Fruit juice can have a lot of calories, so limit your adolescent's intake. Whole fruits are always a better choice. * Eat balanced meals * Make sure your adolescent watches (and decreases, if necessary...
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