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Essay / Nutrition for Today's Teenagers - 593
Nutrition for Today's TeenagersGetting something to eat at a convenience store or fast food restaurant is an everyday thing for most teenagers. For breakfast it's a donut covered in sugar, for lunch: a bacon cheeseburger from a fast food restaurant near the school, and for dinner: mom's homemade 4 cheese casserole! A typical day for a teenager in poor health! Today's adolescents are not getting enough nutrients; Most teenagers prefer not to eat fruits or vegetables. Which is a very bad idea because it will have an effect on you later; making better choices and considering how healthy foods actually are can put an end to obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart problems. Teenagers need a more suitable diet, this will be useful now and when our body needs it most in the future. Eating healthy isn't always a teenager's first choice, but it will be very helpful when they grow up. The amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber comes from fresh fruits and vegetables, none of which can be replaced by processed alternatives (Heil). As a teenager, it is very important that you get a perfect amount of vitamins., ...