Gandhi Ashwini Bhalerao
P. D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra India.
J Obstet Gynaecol India. 2022 Apr;72(2):175-177. doi: 10.1007/s13224-022-01647-6. Epub 2022 Mar 30.
Dietary behaviors established in adolescence usually lead to long-term health consequences. Consuming foods high in fat and sugar on one side and adopting sedentary lifestyle on the other side are responsible for overweight and obesity in adolescent girls which increases the risk of diabetes and hypertension in adult life. Meal convenience is important to many adolescents. In the bargain, they may eat too much of wrong types of food. Teenagers should be taught about the five healthy groups i.e., Grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits and dairy products. Food items with different colors, textures and tastes, both fresh and cooked should be included at every meal and for snacks. The healthiest and the cheapest drink is nothing else but clean water. Adolescent girls need iron-rich food to compensate for monthly period blood loss. Adolescence is not a good time for crash diets as girls will not get enough nutrients to reach their full potential.
青少年时期养成的饮食行为通常会导致长期的健康后果。一方面食用高脂肪和高糖食物，另一方面采取久坐不动的生活方式，这是导致少女超重和肥胖的原因，而超重和肥胖会增加成年后患糖尿病和高血压的风险。对许多青少年来说，方便用餐很重要。在这一过程中，他们可能会摄入过多错误类型的食物。应该教导青少年了解五类健康食物，即谷物、蛋白质、蔬菜、水果和乳制品。每餐和零食都应包含不同颜色、质地和口味的食物，包括新鲜的和煮熟的。最健康且最便宜的饮品就是清水。青春期少女需要富含铁的食物来弥补每月经期的失血。青春期不是进行快速节食的好时机，因为女孩无法获得足够的营养来充分发挥自身潜力。
