Adolescents can maintain a healthy weight by eating right, exercising regularly, and staying hydrated on a proper basis.
To eat right, make sure your meals consist fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy (if you are not allergic to dairy). If necessary, consult with a doctor or dietitian if you are concerned about something. Keep track of your servings and how much of what you eat.
Exercising regularly helps adolescents (as well as other people) maintain a healthy weight by burning calories and fats. It is recommended to get sixty minutes (one hour) of exercise daily. Great examples of exercise are walking, jogging, jump roping, and dancing. Make sure to keep track of how much exercise you get because if you don't, it is possible to overload and injure yourself.
It is also important to stay hydrated when eating meals and exercising. The best way to stay hydrated is by drinking water (still or sparkling), because there are no added sugars. There are also sports drinks, but some are loaded with sugar that is not needed. Plus, some sports drinks and energy drinks in the market are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). There are even companies that have made false claims about their products just to deceive consumers. An example of this would be Bang energy drinks, the hype these days. According to Class Actions Reporter, the creators of Bang energy drinks, VPX, have made false claims such as being able to cure Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, and different forms of dementia. When purchasing other drinks besides water, make sure there are no false claims and that it is FDA approved, just to be safe.
In conclusion, adolescents can maintain a healthy weight by eating right, exercising on a regular basis, and staying hydrated.
