Expert Response: Using AI to Track What Teens Eat
This is a response letter from researchers discussing how well a new smartphone app works for tracking what teenagers eat. The app uses artificial intelligence …
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Why Protein Matters More Than You Think
A new report shows that many people, especially teenage girls, young women, and older adults, aren't eating enough protein. Doctors are now recommending that …
Read MoreWhy Italian Teens Are Ditching the Mediterranean Diet
Researchers looked at 15 studies about whether Italian teenagers aged 10-14 are eating the Mediterranean diet—a healthy eating style with lots of vegetables, …
Read MoreHow Body Metals Affect Vitamin D Levels in Growing Teens
Researchers in China studied how different metals in the body connect to vitamin D levels in young teenagers. Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and immune …
Read MoreTeaching Teens Better Eating Habits in Pakistani Schools
Researchers in Pakistan are testing a new program to help teenagers eat healthier by teaching them about nutrition in school. The program involves training …
Read MoreSchool Program Helps Teens Eat Less Junk Food in Indonesia
Researchers in Indonesia studied whether a healthy eating program called Aksi Bergizi actually changed what teenagers eat. They compared 253 students who …
Read MorePoor Teen Nutrition May Harm Brain Chemical Balance
Scientists created a tiny sensor that can measure dopamine—a brain chemical crucial for learning, motivation, and mood—directly inside living brains. They …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Boosts Healthy Fats in Teen Blood Cells
Researchers studied 552 Spanish teenagers to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—lots of vegetables, olive oil, and fish—changes the types of fats in their …
Read MoreWhy Some Teens Can't Use Nutrition Apps (And How to Fix It)
Researchers looked at 19 studies involving over 13,000 teenagers to see if nutrition apps and digital programs were designed fairly for everyone. They found …
Read MoreTeen Nutrition in Senegal: Too Thin or Too Heavy?
Researchers in Senegal studied over 1,400 teenagers to understand their nutrition and health. They found that about 1 in 5 teens were too thin, while some were …
Read MoreNew App Helps Teen Girls Track Health and Nutrition
Researchers in Indonesia created a mobile app called "Teen 'n Fit" to help teenage girls monitor their nutrition, exercise, and iron supplement intake. Before …
Read MoreYour Friends' Eating Habits May Shape What You Eat
Researchers looked at 11 studies to understand how friends influence what young teenagers eat. They found that when your friends eat unhealthy foods like …
Read MoreWhy Teens in Rural Uganda Make the Food Choices They Do
Researchers in Uganda wanted to understand why teenagers and young adults in rural areas eat unhealthy diets with lots of sugar drinks and few fruits and …
Read MoreWhat's Around Your School Affects Your Health Choices
Researchers visited six public schools in the Philippines to understand how the food and exercise options around schools influence what students eat and how …
Read MoreBetter Carbs May Help Teens Feel Less Sad and Anxious
Researchers studied 192 high school students in Turkey to see if the type of carbohydrates they ate affected their mood and anxiety levels. They found that …
Read MoreBetter Training Helps Doctors Give Teens Healthier Nutrition Advice
Doctors and nurses often don't get enough training on how to help teenagers develop healthy eating habits. Researchers tested a new way to teach healthcare …
Read MoreTeaching Teen Girls About Food to Fight Anemia in Nepal
Researchers in Nepal are testing a new way to teach teenage girls about healthy eating to prevent anemia, a blood condition that affects millions of young …
Read MoreHeavy Periods May Cause Low Iron in Teen Girls
Researchers in Lebanon studied 2,254 teenage girls to understand why some develop anemia and nutrient deficiencies. They found that about 1 in 5 girls had …
Read MoreNight Owls Eat More Junk Food Than Early Birds
Researchers studied 820 Spanish teenagers to see if their natural sleep schedule affects how much junk food they eat. They found that teens who naturally stay …
Read MoreWhat Makes Teens in India Choose Healthy or Unhealthy Foods?
Researchers asked nearly 144,000 teenagers across India what influences their food choices. They found that ads, food labels, price, and taste all play big …
Read MoreTeen Diet Choices May Lower Breast Cancer Risk Later in Life
A major review of 51 studies found that what teenage girls eat might affect their breast cancer risk as adults. Researchers discovered that teens who ate more …
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