The population of America is becoming more aware of the importance of good nutrition. Ironically the people are becoming increasingly less healthy. In the 1960's the nation ate healthier but knew less about nutrition. The foods that the teenagers eat today consume contributes to the increasing weight and decreasing health of the nation.
Many outside factors determine the eating habits of teenagers today.
They vary between college age and high school age teens. When the baby boomer generation grew up a majority of the homes had mothers who worked in the home. The mother usually made sure that the meal prepared for dinner was balanced and healthy. Today many teens live in homes where both parents work. This means that after school and most likely past dinner time they are alone.