Eating Eggs Helps Teens Get More Important Nutrients
A large study of American teenagers found that those who eat eggs—whether as egg dishes like omelets or mixed into other foods—get more of the nutrients their …
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What Mexican Teens Eat Has More Healthy Antioxidants Than We Thought
Researchers studied what Mexican teenagers eat and found that their typical diet contains good amounts of antioxidants—natural compounds that help protect our …
Read MoreWhy More Teens Should Eat Beans and Lentils
A large study of Australian teenagers found that very few young people eat pulses—foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas. The researchers discovered that the …
Read MoreDoes Eating Veggies Help Your Brain Work Better?
Researchers wanted to understand how eating habits affect how well teenagers' brains work. They looked at whether eating lots of fast food hurts brain …
Read MoreWhat Teens in Poland Really Eat: A Health Study
Researchers in Poland studied what 12-16 year old students eat to understand their nutrition and health. They looked at eating habits like fast food, snacks, …
Read MorePlant Foods May Help Teens Store Fat in Healthier Places
Researchers studied 1,579 American teenagers to see if eating foods with special plant compounds called lignans affects where their body stores fat. They …
Read MoreWhat Girls Eat in Their Teens May Affect Breast Health Later
Researchers followed over 11,000 girls from ages 10 to 30 to see if their eating habits during childhood and teenage years affected their chances of developing …
Read MoreWhat Teen Girls in Nigeria Really Need to Eat and Why It Matters
Teenage girls in Nigeria often don't get enough food or the right nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong. Scientists are studying 70 girls ages 10-19 …
Read MoreWhy Teen Nutrition Matters More Than You Think
Teenagers are growing fast and need good nutrition, but this critical time is often overlooked. A new review shows that many teens face a "triple burden" of …
Read MoreTeaching Teens to Love Healthy Foods: What Works in Schools
Researchers tested whether teaching teenagers about nutrition and food flavors could help them eat healthier, Mediterranean-style diets. Over four weeks, 197 …
Read MoreHow Parents' Food Habits Shape Teen Eating Differently for Boys and Girls
A new study from Saudi Arabia looked at how parents' eating habits and rules about food affect what teenage boys and girls eat. Researchers surveyed 656 …
Read MoreWhy What Teens Eat Matters for School Success
Researchers studied 281 teenagers in Pakistan to understand how their eating habits affect their school performance and how they feel about their bodies. They …
Read MoreCan Brain Training Help Teens Make Better Food Choices?
Researchers tested whether a simple brain-training game could help teenagers resist tempting foods. In this small study, 43 teens played a game designed to …
Read MoreNew Way to Check Vitamin D Health in Teenage Bones
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied nearly 950 teenagers to understand vitamin D better and how it affects bone health. They found that most teenagers don't …
Read MoreHow a Vitamin D Problem Looked Like Bone Cancer in a Teen
A teenager went to the doctor with symptoms that looked like a serious bone tumor, but doctors discovered the real problem was severe vitamin D deficiency. …
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