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Adolescent Nutrition
Older children and adolescents have very particular nutritional needs. No surprise surely, as they are a very particular stage in their development. It’s too easy to carry on treating them as young children and toddlers, or to pretend that they should eat exactly like the teenagers they’ll soon become. But now, thanks to VideoJug’s expert, Shannon Duffy, you can learn all you need to know to ensure that your adolescents are eating and growing properly and not falling victim to weight disorders that might afflict them in later life. You might also like to look at Adolescent Health, Cooking For Kids, Primary School

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Shannon Duffy
Shannon Duffy-Registered Dietician & Child Nutritionist, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Meet the Expert 
Adolescent Nutrition Defined 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. Should I get nutritional advice from a pediatrician or a dietician? 
  3. Where can I get nutritional information? 
  4. How do I know if my child is the right height or weight for his age? 
  5. Do all children grow at the same rate? 
  6. Do all children gain weight at the same rate? 
Adolescent Weight And Growth 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is "BMI"? 
  3. How do I calculate my child's BMI? 
  4. What is a "BMI percentile"? 
  5. Is BMI calculated the same way for children as it is for adults? 
  6. What is the BMI range for an underweight, normal and overweight child? 
  7. What is a "growth chart"? 
  8. How often should I analyze my child's growth? 
  9. Are all children measured against the same growth chart? 
  10. Can I use a growth chart to predict my child's future height and weight? 
  11. What is the "growth percentile curve"? 
  12. Should I be concerned if my child's growth percentile changes? 
  13. How do I encourage my child to maintain a healthy rate of growth and weight? 
Healthy Eating Habits For Adolescents 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What should my child eat? 
  3. How can I give my child a healthy diet? 
  4. How often should my child eat? 
  5. How do I know if my child is eating enough or too much? 
  6. How much fruit should my child eat? 
  7. How do I feed a child who's a picky eater? 
  8. How do I teach my child healthy eating habits? 
  9. How can I give my child a healthy head start each day? 
  10. What are my child's special diet needs during puberty? 
  11. What are common mistakes parents make when feeding children? 
  12. What is "normal eating" for my child? 

Popular Questions

  • How do I know if my child is the right height or weight for his age?
  • Do all children grow at the same rate?
  • How do I calculate my child's BMI?
  • What is the BMI range for an underweight, normal and overweight child?
  • How do I encourage my child to maintain a healthy rate of growth and weight?
  • What should my child eat?
  • How often should my child eat?
  • What are my child's special diet needs during puberty?
  • What are common mistakes parents make when feeding children?
  • How can I encourage my child to eat healthier at school?
  • What is "child obesity"?
  • What are some of the main causes of overweight children?
  • Should children go on diets?
  • How do I encourage my child to be more active?
  • What can I do to help my child's diet if he loves snacking on junk food?
  • How can I encourage my child to eat more fruits and vegetables?
  • What are healthy beverages for my child?
Adolescents And The Food Pyramid 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is the "Food Pyramid"? 
  3. How can the Food Pyramid help me create healthier meals for my child? 
  4. What is a "single serving size"? 
Adolescents And Food Labels 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is a "food label"? 
  3. What are the different sections of a food label? 
  4. How do I use food labels to keep my child healthy? 
  5. What does "% Daily Value" mean? 
Vitamin Supplements For Children 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What are "vitamin supplements"? 
  3. Should I give my child vitamin supplements? 
  4. Can vitamin supplements be dangerous for my child? 
School-Bought Lunches 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. Are school-bought lunches good sources of nutrition? 
  3. How can I encourage my child to eat healthier at school? 
Adolescent Weight Management 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. What is "child obesity"? 
  3. Can toddlers or young children be overweight? 
  4. What are some of the main causes of overweight children? 
  5. Should children go on diets? 
  6. Can a child outgrow being overweight? 
  7. What is "metabolism"? 
  8. How do I encourage my child to be more active? 
Food Information For Adolescents 
  1. Shannon Duffy
  2. Will diet sodas help my child maintain his weight? 
  3. Are there any healthy fast food options for children? 
  4. Are low-fat frozen dinners healthy for my child? 
  5. What can I do to help my child's diet if he loves snacking on junk food? 
  6. How can I encourage my child to eat more fruits and vegetables? 
  7. Are organic foods better for my child? 
  8. How much juice should my child consume? 
  9. Is juice a healthy alternative to soda? 
  10. What are healthy beverages for my child? 
  11. Are low fat or fat free cookies good for my child? 

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