Daily Nutrition

To feed the growing body, teens need to eat from all the food groups: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy. Encourage your teen to consume 3-4 meals each day with plenty of fluids. Having a power snack once or twice a day that includes a protein source is also recommended. This way the teen is eating about every 3-4 hours. The 90:10 rule may be helpful, as it allows 10% of daily intake from “fun” foods, but the rest of the 90% from healthy choices.