The Importance of Nutrients at a Young Age by Tim Woods, Ph.D. Executive Vice President of Research and Development of USANA Health and Sciences, Inc.
Research shows that children do not get the daily nutrition they need, and their poor nutrition can lead to health problems such as diabetes and osteoporosis later in life. Adolescents need advanced levels of all nutrients including antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to maintain healthy growing bodies and their active lifestyles. With a multitude of after-school and weekend social, athletic, and job activities, teenagers almost inevitably fall into irregular eating habits. The fast foods that are so popular with adolescents tend to be high in calories, fat, and sodium, and low in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It is crucial for teens to develop a sound nutrition program in order to minimize the risk of health problems.
Poor nutrition during the developmental years can retard growth while proper nutrition at this age helps to give adolescents the foundation for good health for the rest of their lives. To provide their bodies with adequate amounts of all of the essential nutrients, kids and their parents should follow a well-balanced, proactive nutritional plan that includes high-quality vitamin and mineral supplementation.
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