Why is it Important for Teens to Eat Healthy?

                  Function

You need a healthy lifestyle for many different reasons such as weight management, prevention of illnesses, improved energy or sleeping habits, or maintaining a current level of health. The Department of Health and Human Services says a healthy diet should support health and help prevent the development of major chronic conditions. Some consequences of bad eating include weight gain, clotting, pressure on the heart, high blood pressure, poor circulation, and of course decrease of life expectancy.

                                                                                  Outcome

If you stick to your diet, and watch what you eat, benefits could include strengthened immune system, improved body weight, energy and physical strength, improved emotional health and extended life expectancy, preventing cardiovascular disease (America's leading cause of death). Not only does eating healthy effect you now, it will effect your whole life. If you start to develop bad eating habits at an early age, you body and life could be at risk for many things. A good starting point is to consume lots of nutrient- rich food products, such as lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, starchy vegetables, fish, lean poultry, legumes, nuts, seeds and unsaturated oils, such as canola or olive oil. Doctors suggests three meals and snacks, as needed, throughout each day for optimum results. 

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