Diet Information For Teens, Fifth Edition provides information about healthy smart dietary choices, including facts from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Part 1 | Federal Guidelines for Healthy Eating
• Chapter 1—An Introduction to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• Chapter 2—Major Food Groups and Dietary Components
• Chapter 3—The Science behind Healthy Eating Patterns
• Chapter 4—The Grain Group
• Chapter 5—Vegetable and Fruit Groups
• Chapter 6—The Dairy Group
• Chapter 7—The Protein Group
• Chapter 8—Oils
• Chapter 9—Understanding Portion Sizes and Servings
• Chapter 10—Trends in Diet Quality among Adolescents
• Part 2 | Components of a Balanced Diet
• Chapter 11—Carbohydrates
• Chapter 12—Fats
• Chapter 13—Protein
• Chapter 14—Vitamins and Minerals
• Chapter 15—Calcium and Iron
• Chapter 16—Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet
• Chapter 17—Hydration and Health
• Part 3 | Health Risks of Processed Foods
• Chapter 18—Sodium in Food
• Chapter 19—How Too Much Added Sugar Affects Your Health
• Chapter 20—Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad?
• Chapter 21—The Skinny on Fats on Processed Food
• Chapter 22—Are Ultra-Processed Foods Bad for Health?
• Chapter 23—About Food Additives, Food Colors, and Irradiated Food
• Part 4 | Supporting Healthy Eating
• Chapter 24—How Parents and Caregivers Can Support Healthy Eating
• Chapter 25—Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight
• Chapter 26—Healthy Eating for Vegans and Vegetarians
• Chapter 27—Cut Down on Calories for a Healthy Weight
• Chapter 28—Rethink Your Drink
• Chapter 29—The Lowdown on Caffeine and Energy Drinks
• Chapter 30—Rising Dietary Supplement Use in Children and Teens and Safety Concerns
• Chapter 31—How Safe Are Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance?
• Chapter 32—Fast-Food Alternatives
• Chapter 33—Healthy Snacks
• Chapter 34—Everyday Food Safety Tips for Teens
• Part 5 | Eating and Weight-Related Concerns
• Chapter 35—Changing Your Habits for Better Health
• Chapter 36—Some Myths about Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Chapter 37—Calculating Teen Body Mass Index
• Chapter 38—Role of Physical Activity in Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance
• Chapter 39—Limit Screen Time and Get Moving
• Chapter 40—Building a Healthy Body Image and Positive Self-Esteem
• Chapter 41—To Fast or Not to Fast
• Chapter 42—Do Fad Diets Work?
• Chapter 43—Beware of Fraudulent Weight Loss Ads
• Chapter 44—Is Weight-Loss Surgery an Option for Teens?
• Part 6 | Healthy Eating and Disease Prevention
• Chapter 45—Improving Your Eating Habits: Reflect, Replace, and Reinforce
• Chapter 46—Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Adolescence
• Chapter 47—Managing Diabetes with a Healthy Balanced Diet
• Chapter 48—Diet Modification for Lowering Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
• Chapter 49—Treating and Managing Eating Disorders
• Chapter 50—Food Allergy: Read Food Label before You Eat
• Chapter 51—Eating, Diet, and Nutrition for Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance
• Chapter 52—Lactose Intolerance versus Dairy Allergy
• Chapter 53—Food Poisoning and Its Most Common Causes
• Part 7 | If You Need More Information
• Chapter 54—Resources for Dietary Information
• Chapter 55—Resources for Fitness Information