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Nutrition
Since the adolescence is the age where bones are sprout and grow rapidly, well nourished food must be given to the adolescent to facilitate normal growth & development. The nutritional intake must be monitored regularly and modified depending upon the growing needs. Teenagers tend to develop eating disorders which affect their nutritional health. The eating behavior must be corrected as early as possible as it can lead to the development of complex illnesses. Eating disorder is the third common chronic illness, especially in adolescent females and the number has been increasing rapidly from the past thirty years.
There are two subcategories of eating disorders, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is the restrictive form, where the intake of food is limited severely. In bulimia nervosa is the eating disorder where the adolescent binges on food and then tries to minimize the effects by forcibly vomiting, fasting, and catharsis or over exercising. When handling adolescence eating disorders, they must be handled differently from adult eating disorders. Adolescents face problems such as growth retardation, suppressed height, abnormal weight, pubertal delay, menstrual periods absence, and menses unpredictability. When the adolescent is growing there will be critical tissue components loss like loss of body fat, muscle mass and bone mineral.
Nutritional imbalance is also caused which reflect abnormalities in the levels of vitamins, mineral and other trace elements. The problem is that these abnormalities cannot be recognized clinically. But since protein and calories are essential to the growth of the adolescent, it is important to trace their abnormalities. Because of the problems, healthy adulthood is not a possible thing. Because of all these reasons, it is important to diagnose adolescence eating disorders as early as possible. Eating disorders give rise to peak bone mass impaired acquisition in case of adolescents. When they turn into adults, this problem aggravates to osteoporosis. Even internal organs get affected due to eating disorders. All this can be prevented by early intervention so as to limit, prevent and ameliorate medical complications, which can turn become life threatening.
Adolescents who practice unhealthy weight control practices and are obsessive about figure, weight, food or exercise should be treated clinically. Not only should the symptoms be checked, but their duration, intensity and frequency should also be checked. Although most of the physical complications caused due to eating disorders get solved with the help of nutritional rehabilitation some of the conditions become irreversible and the long term consequences of this are very dangerous. It is best if the eating disorders are recognized in the early stages as it won’t result in irreparable damage. The medical monitoring should be pursued till the adolescent returns back to appropriate psychological and medical health.
Eating disorders not only result in physical abnormalities, but also psychological abnormalities. Adolescents with eating disorders take onto social isolation, low self esteem, affective disorders, low self concept, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. Usually adolescents switch to unhealthy eating habits because of depression and lack of knowledge about affective techniques to lose weight. So the patients who are being treated for eating disorders must also be treated for psychiatric illness, if they have any. Even if the habits doesn’t fit the strict criteria, adolescents who limit food intake, binge, vomit or purge accompanied with or without harsh weight loss, should be monitored because of the involvement of risk of even death. Early treatment will have an improved outcome. But the level of intervention in adolescents should be less when compared to adults.
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Citrus fruits are delicious to eat. They are great for your body as well because they are filled with vitamins you need every day. Here are five health benefits of eating citrus fruits.
What is the best way to get your proper nutrition? It is through eating the right foods. There are many supplements, drinks, shakes and other products on the market designed to give your body what it needs but there is no substitute for the real thing. Food, in its natural form, gives the body the full strength of the vitamins and minerals needed to fight disease, repair tissues and keep organs functioning properly.
1. Protect your bones. Drinking milk is said to provide the best source of calcium and vitamin D, but eating oranges will do the same with better taste and more powerful results. Oranges can provide the body with both calcium and vitamin D. Sunlight helps the body to produce vitamin D which is essential for calcium to be effective in the body.
2. Help for your eyes. Our eyesight is precious for viewing the world at all stages of our life. One condition that affects eyes as they age is cataracts, a clouding over of the lens of the eye. To help prevent the progression of this condition, antioxidants are needed to neutralize free radicals in the body. Citrus fruits contain a few of the more powerful antioxidants: vitamin A, E and C.
3. Improve heart health. One condition that affects the state of the heart is cholesterol. When blood cholesterol levels are within normal limits, blood vessels remain clear for blood to pass. Healthy vessels are less likely to lead to aneurysms and blood clots that can lead embolism or thromboses.
4. Increasing proper digestion. In order for the digestive system to function properly, it needs to be flushed as often as possible. If you aren’t into colonics or other forms of colon cleansing, then do it the natural way with food. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C and fiber from eating the actual fruit. Drinking fruit juices (100 percent juice) will provide the vitamin C but not the fiber that you need. Fiber will clean your digestive tract and take some of the fat from your food with it. Fiber also lowers blood cholesterol levels of LDL (bad cholesterol).
5. Protect your skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is the one we most often see so we want to keep it looking its best. Antioxidants help with that. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C and A, which are antioxidants. They help prevent wrinkling, firm skin and repairs damaged skin cells.
Drinking juice is quicker, but eating citrus fruits is better for your health. Head to the farmer’s market now and load up on oranges, grapefruit, lemons and the like. To your health!
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What is the secret to a long and healthy life? It is in the food that we eat. As you well know, all foods are not created equal. Choosing and eating the right foods may help increase your life expectancy as well as the quality of your life.
Here are ten of the top power packed foods designed to give you energy, vitality and all around good health!
1. Beans – If they give you gas, take precautions before you eat them. Soaking them first can help. Beans of all kinds (kidney, navy, lentils, chickpeas, Northern) are high in protein. This is plant protein so it contains very little fat, carbs and calories. If fiber is a problem in your diet, eating a healthy portion of beans each day can keep your digestive system healthy.
2. Oatmeal – Oatmeal is coming into popularity as a food that lowers blood cholesterol. You can make it yourself with rolled oats or eat the instant kind if you are in a hurry. Oatmeal is a filling grain that also provides much needed fiber to keep hunger at bay and your blood sugar constant.
3. Fruits – Fruits are filled with antioxidants such as Vitamin C and A. Antioxidants fight free radical damage in the body and reduce the risk of cancer. Berries such as blueberries and grapes have the highest amount of antioxidants. But choose an array of fruits in a wide variety of colors for maximum health. The antioxidants in fruit boost the immune system to fight the effects of aging in the body.
4. Allium foods – This class of foods includes garlic, onions, leeks and shallots. Garlic is known for lowering cholesterol. Allium vegetables healp guard the body against the risk of cancer and many other ailments. They also help lower blood pressure and prevent blood clots. Eating these power packed vegetables in their natural state especially garlic increases their health benefits.
5. Salmon – Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease and other conditions like atherosclerosis. Wild salmon is a fatty fish but it contains good fats that has been proven to improve health in children and adults. Salmon is rich in protein which is of great use after an exercise session to build muscle tissue.
6. Flax seed – Like salmon it contains omega-3 fatty acids. These seeds also contain omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. You get a lot of power to fight high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes with this seed. Ground flax seed can be added to fruit smoothies, sprinkled in yogurt, eaten with cereal or added to pancake mix to name a few.
7. Peppers – Peppers are colorful. They contain antioxidants like beta-carotene and Vitamin C. Peppers range from mild and sweet to so hot you’ll be calling the fire department. All peppers contain a substance called capsaicin. Capsaicin has the properties of an anti-inflammatory, a pain reliever, lowers cancer risk and heart disease. They are good in salads, salsa and all sorts of dishes.
8. Nuts and seeds – Nuts are high in fat but those fats are the good kind. Peanuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, walnuts and pistachios are all providers of good fats and protein. Crush them into a fine powder and use as a coating instead of higher carb bread crumbs. Nuts help to lower cholesterol. Eat them right out of the shell with no additives.
9. Açai – This berry has been in the news lately. It is rich in antioxidants and increases energy. You can get more done and look better while doing it. You can get Acai juice and supplements in your health food store.
10. Yogurt – The fat free variety is good for you. Yogurt contains calcium, Vitamin B, and protein. If you don’t drink milk, yogurt is an alternative to get your calcium in to build strong bones and teeth. Live yogurt also contains friendly bacteria to help promote a healthy digestive system.
Building a better healthier body begins with what you eat. Try these super foods to get started on the right foot.
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Free Spring Recipes
Maybe you want to unveil a sleeker body at the beach. Or perhaps you’ve simply decided that it’s time to start improving your health once and for all. Whatever the reason, there’s no better time than spring to slim down.
That doesn’t mean, however, that you have to nibble on celery for the next few months. In fact, submitting to fad weight-loss plans and starvation diets could cause you to gain more weight in the long run.
Fortunately, there are lots of delicious ways to eat light this spring. These easy-to-prepare recipes will allow you to indulge in the season’s most delectable flavors—all at less than 300 calories per serving!
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Studies have shown that dieters who plan their meals ahead of time are more successful than those who don’t.
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