Fueling the Teen Machine

By: Ellen Shanley, Colleen Thompson

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Paperback | 1 October 2010 | Edition Number 2

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256 Pages

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Age
10 - 99

Grade
5+

Dimensions(cm)
22.8 x 15.2 x 1.5

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Addressing the growing trend of teenagers whose eating habits keep fast-food restaurants flourishing but do little to keep the kids themselves in shape, this guide presents parents with the tools to ensure the daily health of their children. Providing the latest information on a wide range of food topics, this handbook covers everything from carbohydrates to eating disorders and vitamins, discussing each aspect sensitively and suggesting the ultimate new frontier for busy teens-cooking their meals themselves. This updated edition contains an expanded section on portion distortion, fitness for health, and how to read food labels, while outlining the latest studies, statistics, nutrition guidelines, and health information. New recipes, tips on creating shopping lists, and meal-planning ideas are included and vegetarian and vegan issues for teens are addressed. With sections on weight management, sports nutrition, and vital facts on fast food, this is the ideal companion for parents watching out for their kids' diets.

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Preface	p. viii
The Basics	p. 1
Adequate Nutrients within Calorie Needs	p. 2
Weight Management	p. 3
Physical Activity	p. 3
Food Groups to Encourage	p. 3
Fats	p. 4
Carbohydrates	p. 4
Sodium and Potassium	p. 5
Food Safety	p. 5
MyPyramid	p. 5
Find Your Fuel	p. 13
Carbohydrates	p. 13
Protein	p. 17
Fat: Light, Low-Fat, Nonfat	p. 19
Less Is Not Always Best	p. 24
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 28
Vitamins and Minerals
The Facts	p. 29
Supplements	p. 31
Vitamins for Special Consideration	p. 38
Vitamin D	p. 40
Vegetarians	p. 41
The Bottom Line	p. 44
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 45
Let's Move	p. 47
Why Don't Teens Get Enough Physical Activity?	p. 47
So How Much Activity Do You Need?	p. 48
Ten Tips for Staying Motivated	p. 50
Weight Management	p. 53
What Is a Healthy Weight?	p. 54
Overweight, or Overfat?	p. 54
Weight Loss	p. 56
The Caloric Balance Equation	p. 60
But How Many Calories Do I Need?	p. 62
The Scoop on Fad Diets	p. 63
Meal Skipping and Starving	p. 64
Need to Put On a Few Pounds?	p. 65
Special Considerations in Weight Maintenance	p. 67
Eating Disorders	p. 71
Causes of Eating Disorders	p. 73
Who's at Risk?	p. 74
Common Characteristics of People Who Have Anorexia or Bulimia	p. 76
Behaviors of People with Eating Disorders	p. 76
Compulsive Eating	p. 77
Medical Problems and Treatment	p. 77
Accepting Your Body	p. 79
Where to Get Help for an Eating Disorder	p. 80
Websites and Organizations	p. 80
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 81
Vegetarianism	p. 83
What Is a Vegetarian?	p. 83
Why Be a Vegetarian?	p. 83
The Vegetarian Food Pyramid	p. 85
Nutrients of Special Concern to Vegetarians	p. 86
Vegetarian Recipe Substitutions	p. 90
Being a Vegetarian and Eating Out	p. 91
Being a Vegetarian When Your Family Is Not	p. 92
Summing Up Vegetarianism	p. 92
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 93
Sports Nutrition	p. 95
Eating Enough Calories	p. 96
How Many Calories Do I Need?	p. 96
Carbohydrates	p. 98
Protein	p. 99
Fat	p. 100
Water	p. 101
What Should You Eat before You Exercise?	p. 104
What Can You Eat during Exercise?	p. 104
What Should You Eat after Exercise?	p. 105
Ergogenic Aids	p. 106
Too Good to Be True	p. 109
Don't Use These Products	p. 110
Summing Up Sports Nutrition	p. 110
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 111
Funky Foods	p. 113
Herbal Remedies	p. 113
Functional Foods	p. 119
Conventional or Natural Foods	p. 123
Fortified Foods	p. 123
Manufactured Foods	p. 127
The Bottom Line	p. 128
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 130
Fast Facts on Fast Food	p. 131
Why Is Fast Food Considered Unhealthy?	p. 131
What to Watch Out for When Eating Out	p. 132
How to Make Better Fast-Food Choices	p. 136
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 140
Meal Planning	p. 141
Breakfast	p. 141
How Does This Stack Up?	p. 142
Lunch	p. 143
Snacking	p. 149
Dinner	p. 150
Quick Meals to Make at Home	p. 152
Quick Meals to Pick Up and Eat at Home	p. 153
Eating Out	p. 155
Balancing Your Choices	p. 155
Key Terms and Definitions	p. 156
Cook It	p. 157
Food Labels	p. 157
Health Claims	p. 160
Is Organic Worth It?	p. 169
Safe Food Handling	p. 171
Our Recipes and Understanding Nutrient Analysis	p. 174
Recipes	p. 177
Recommended Dietary Intakes	p. 249
Approximate Caloric Expenditure per Minute for Various Physical Activities	p. 252
References and Resources	p. 265
Index	p. 269
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