Development of Adolescents
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The Development of Adolescents and Young Adults
Barbara Pina
University of Houston Downtown
Healthy Eating Habits and Sleep
Introduction
Healthy eating is defined as eating a variation of nourishments that gives people the nutrients needed to maintain healthy and feeling good. The types of nutrition needed in one’s body to stay healthy and focus are carbohydrates, protein, minerals, and plenty of water. Nourishment is important for the whole world specially adolescents, who are starting to grow and develop into adulthood.
Eating a well-balanced meal does not only give an adolescent the energy needed, but it also helps the brain function better. Most adolescents eat foods that are increased with fat and are lower in fruits and vegetables, which also decreases their metabolism and increases their weight. High-fat diets are added to a lot of negative health consequences, which includes overweightness, heart disease and some cancers.
References
Marotz, L. R., & Kupzyk, S. (2018). Parenting today’s children: A developmental perspective. Australia: Cengage Learning.