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Nutrients Facts
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Key points Growth and development are rapid during teenage years, and the demand for energy and most nutrients is relatively high. National data shows that average intakes of fat among teenagers were close to the adult benchmark of 35% of food energy. A proportion of teenagers had low intakes of some vitamins and minerals e.g. vitamin A, riboflavin, iron and magnesium, with more girls aged 11-18 having low intakes compared to boys of a similar age. Teenagers in Britain are largely inactive, with 46% of boys and 69% of girls aged 15-18 spending less than the recommended one hour a day participating in activities of moderate intensity. ENERGY AND NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS Growth and development are rapid during teenage years, and the demand for energy and most nutrients is relatively high. This demand differs between boys and girls: boys need more protein and energy than girls due to their greater growth spurt. The...
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