Eating well is often hard for teens. Frequent fast food meals or eating a lot of 'junk-food' can lead to excessive intake of fat, sugar and calories and insufficient intake of important vitamins and minerals.
Adolescence is a time of increased nutrient needs.
During the rapid growth of puberty, the body has increased need for calories and key nutrients including protein, calcium , iron, folate and zinc. Iron and calcium are particularly important nutrients for your body during adolescence. Iron helps your blood carry oxygen to all your muscles. It helps your brain function and helps your immune system fight disease. Menstruation increases a girl's need for iron.