Teen Health Series: Diet Information for Teens
Teen Health Series: Diet Information for Teens
Editor: Hayes, Kevin
Publication Year: 2021
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.
Price: Core Collection Only

ISBN: 978-0-7808-1741-8
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count:
17
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents
Diet Information For Teens, Fifth Edition provides information about healthy smart dietary choices, including facts from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
This book is found in the following Credo Collections:
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