08 - Healthy Habits: Nutrition
Nutrition
Basic Nutrition
- Nutrition for Teens: Does it really matter what I eat?Yes! The old saying ‘you are what you eat’ has a lot of truth to it. Eating a balance of good foods will help you feel great, function at your full potential, and maintain a healthy weight.
Food Labelling
- Interactive labelling poster - how to read food labelsHover your mouse over the yoghurt to container and click the left button to find out more information about labelling.
Books in the Library
Navigating Your School Cafeteria and Convenience Store by Call Number: 613.2083 CROISBN: 9781422228821Publication Date: 2013
Healthy Alternatives to Sweets and Snacks by Call Number: 613.2083 ETIISBN: 9781422228784Publication Date: 2013
eBooks
Creative Packaging
Nutritional requirements
Teenagers
- Recommended number of serves for children, adolescents and toddlersThe dietary patterns in the table below provide the nutrients and energy needed for all children and adolescents of average height with sedentary to moderate activity levels.
- Adolescent NutritionGood nutrition is critical during teenage years to support healthy growth and development. A healthy diet needs to meet the changing nutritional needs of a growing teen and importantly, helps prepare them for a lifetime of healthy eating behaviours.