How does your body grow?
Around what ages do you start puberty?
What are ages 8 to 14?
Does iron deficiency occur more in males or females?
Females
What nutrient is usually the largest source of energy for teens?
Carbohydrates
Lacking the nutrient Iron can cause the development of what disease?
Anemia
What sufficient nutrient is most essential during puberty?
Proteins
What is the first sign of adolescence growth in boys and girls?
What is Pubic hair and menstrual cycle?
What is a negative outcome of not getting the right amount of potassium ?
can cause muscle weakness and cramps in relative active adolescence.
What group of people probably need the most protein during adolescence?
True or False? Carbohydrates give you energy, but can lead to diabetes and obesity.
True
On average, how many calories should an adolescent consume during puberty?
For girls, 1,400-2,200. For boys, 1,600-2,600.
How much time should it take to eat a properly healthful meal?
20-30 minutes
How can not getting the right amount of nutrients affect learning during adolescence?
Brain chemistry changes, leading to difficulties in learning
What percentage of teenagers get the recommended amount of fiber regularly?
1-5%
A diet not sufficient in the nutrient calcium can cause?
Osteoporosis
How much iron does a teenager need during puberty?
A teen boy needs 11 milligrams, a teen girl needs 15 milligrams
What body parts stay the same size your whole life?
The cornea of an eye
How can not getting the right amount of nutrients affect learning during adolescence?
Not getting the right amount of nutrients can lead to weight loss which can lead to changes in your brain chemistry.
Which critical mineral is needed to make hemoglobin?
Iron
Kidney stones, elevated blood pressure, and heart disease can be linked to TOO MUCH of this nutrient?
Proteins
Puberty triggers a growth spurt, which also increases the nutritional needs for what two types of classified nutrients?
Protein and calcium
Where is the most of the brain development occurring during adolescence?
What is the Amygdala and the Frontal Cortex ?
An -extreme- lack of protein can cause what problems?
Any of these: brittle hair, swelling in feet and hands, slow healing processes
What helps your organs, immune system, vision, and reproduction work properly?
Vitamin A/retinoids
Hypokalemia and muscle contractions come from a lack of what nutrient?
Potassium
What vitamins are required more during puberty than in other stages of life?
Vitamins D, K, B12