Nutrition Introduction

Adolescence is at a phase where they are experiencing rapid growth and development. They are experiencing physical, psychological, and cognitive changes. This will affect their independence to make their own food choices. The choices of food are usually high in calories, added sugars, saturated and trans-fats, and sodium which can cause nutritional problems.

The nutrients from the foods that we eat can affect the way that our brain functions. For adolescence, it affects the way that you think, your understanding, and your school performance. Read more