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Dietician Sheela Sherawat

Good Diet For a Teenager

Good nutrition is essential for everyone, but it’s especially important for growing teenagers. As a teenager, your body is going through many physical changes – changes that need to be supported by a healthy, balanced diet.   By eating a varied and balanced diet, you should be able to get all the energy and nutrients you need from the food and drink you consume, allowing your body to grow and develop properly. Some important nutrients to be aware of are: iron, vitamin D and calcium. Expert dietician Sheela Seharawat at her Diet Clinic says eating healthily doesn't have to mean giving up your favorite foods. It simply means eating a variety of foods and cutting down on food and drinks high in fat and sugar, such as sugary fizzy drinks, crisp cakes and chocolate. These foods should be eaten less often and in smaller amounts.