| A | B |
|---|
| Energy | supplied by foods that contain calories; teens need about 2000 calories/day |
| Sleep | teenagers should get 7-9 hours of this |
| Dairy | the food group that contains yogurt and cheese; teens need 3 servings/day |
| Fruit | teens should get 3-4 servings from this food group and have at least one of those servings a citrus fruit |
| Self-concept | how you see yourself as a person |
| Stress | the pressure everyone faces because of relationships, schedules and responsibilities |
| Alcohol use | can be an unhealthy habit if used illegally and/or used to make yourself feel more important or fit into a group |
| Smoking | one of the most expensive habits and leading causes of death in the United States |
| Vegetable | teens should get 4-5 servings from this food group each day |
| Protein | eggs, kidney beans, navy beans (all dried beans), and nuts are in this group along with beef, pork, poultry and fish; teens need 3 servings/day |
| Fats & Sweets | this food group is high in calories because the foods in it are high in sugar and fat |
| Empty calories | foods high in calories and low in any other nutrients; mainly found in the fats and sweets group |
| Physical activity | this should be a part of your daily wellness habits; most teens should get at least 30 minutes per day/ 3 times a week or more |
| My Plate | a guide to plan food choices by using recommendations for number of servings of certain food groups |
| Grains | Food group that contains bread, cereal, pasta, etc.Teens need 6-7 servings/day |
