Nutrition

Nutrition is much simpler than it sounds. It is essentially the process of fueling your body with a healthy, nutrient rich foods. For teens, good nutrition is essential because our bodies are growing quickly, requiring a balanced diet of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Making healthy food choices now can support better physical and mental health, energy levels, and overall wellbeing.

Most Common Teen Nutrient Deficiencies

Nutrients are vital for disease prevention, growth, and good health. However, most teens are usually lacking these 4. Learn more here about easy ways you can increase your intake of these vital nutrients and why they are important

An Ideal Balanced Plate

Learn more here: www.myplate.gov

Bingo Challenge!!

Now that you’ve learned some helpful nutrition tips, try this bingo challenge. Share and compete with your friends, see who knows the most about healthy eating and drinking habits. Mark off squares as you try each new challenge, like drinking 8 glasses of water, or prepping a healthy snack with veggies. Who will be the first to get BINGO? (The Bingo image may not show up fully on some devices, so you can also download the file here)

If you need ideas, check out some healthy, budget-friendly meal ideas below!

This homemade classic salad is filled with easy to find, nutritious ingredients. It's a perfect blend of both freshness and flavor, making it healthy and satisfying.

This homemade classic salad is filled with easy to find, nutritious ingredients. It's a perfect blend of both freshness and flavor, making it healthy and satisfying.

Elevate plain old orange juice by adding carrots to the mix. Rich in beta carotene, the carrots also offer a delicious way to temper the citrusy sweetness of the oranges. Stir in chia seeds after juicing, for a thicker texture — and a healthy dose of

Elevate plain old orange juice by adding carrots to the mix. Rich in beta carotene, the carrots also offer a delicious way to temper the citrusy sweetness of the oranges. Stir in chia seeds after juicing, for a thicker texture — and a healthy dose of fiber and protein.

This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables, depending on your mood.

Protein-packed peanut butter and hearty oats make for a healthy duo. They're delicious together, especially when you don't even have to use the oven.

Protein-packed peanut butter and hearty oats make for a healthy duo. They're delicious together, especially when you don't even have to use the oven.